BS EN 50632-1:2015

What is BS EN 50632‑1 - Dust measurement procedure for electric motor-operated tools about?   

BS EN 50632‑1 specifies general requirements for the dust measurement of electric motor-operated tools supplied from mains or from batteries.   

BS EN 50632‑1 applies to those tools with and without dust extraction unit where dust such as mineral dust containing silica or wood dust is expected.  

BS EN 50632‑1 helps you improve the safety of electric motor-operated tools.  

Who is BS EN 50632‑1 - Dust measurement procedure for electric motor-operated tools for?  

BS EN 50632‑1 on dust measurement procedure for electric motor-operated tools is useful for:  

• Electric motor-operated tools manufacturers   
• Industries using electric motor-operated tools  
• Testing laboratories 

Why should you use BS EN 50632‑1 - Dust measurement procedure for electric motor-operated tools?  

Inhalable dust emitted by electric motor-operated tools may present a hazard to the operator and other exposed persons. BS EN 50632‑1 can be used by industries in a preliminary assessment of dust exposure at a workplace to make the workplace safer.  

BS EN 50632‑1 provides you with guidance on the test room parameters, the equipment’s to be used in testing and the acceptance criteria of the test results.  

BS EN 50632‑1 provides tests whose results when measured can be used for a declaration of the dust emission which can be used by industries and environmental protection bodies to reduce pollution caused due to dust. 

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