What is this standard about?
It sets out general safety requirements to reduce the hazards faced by electrical test, measurement and process-control equipment and accessory operators.
Who is this standard for?
Any company that sells or manufactures electrical test, measurement, control and laboratory equipment or related components and assemblies.
Why should you use this standard?
It specifies general safety requirements for the following types of equipment and accessories:
- Electrical test and measurement equipment
- Electrical industrial process-control equipment
- Electrical laboratory equipment
Its use ensures that hazards to the operator and surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level. Particular hazards include:
a) Electrical shock or burn
b) Mechanical hazards
c) Spread of fire from the equipment
d) Excessive temperature
e) Effects of fluids and fluid pressure
f) Effects of radiation, including lasers sources and sonic and ultra-sonic pressure
g) Liberated gasses, explosion and implosion