What is BS EN 13861-Guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery about?

BS EN 13861 is a British standard on the safety of machinery that discusses the guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of the machinery to ensure the safety of machinery.

BS EN 13861 provides a methodology to achieve a coherent application of various ergonomics standards for the design of machinery.

BS EN 13861 presents a step model calling upon specific standards. To this end, Annex A shows a reference table with the relation between hazards as described in EN ISO 12100:2010 and applicable B-standards related to ergonomics.

BS EN 13861 can only be used in combination with other relevant ergonomics standards.

BS EN 13861 provides guidance where no relevant or suitable ergonomics clauses in C-type standards are available.

BS EN 13861 may also be used for incorporating ergonomics in the drafting of C-type standards.

Who is BS EN 13861-Guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery for?

BS EN 13861 on the guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery is useful for:

Industrial machinery manufacturers
Industrial machinery designers
Occupational health and safety departments
Risk assessment authorities
Quality assurance departments

Why should you use BS EN 13861-Guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery?

The designer of machinery is under an obligation to assess the risks during all phases of the life cycle of the machinery. This includes knowledge and experience of the design, use, incidents, accidents, and harm.

The standards for the ergonomic design of machinery, as referred to in BS EN 1386, can help to avoid or reduce numerous hazards and risks, as assessed at the design stage, whilst considering the intended use, the expected use, and the foreseeable misuse of the machinery.

BS EN 13861 provides you with guidance on the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery, process for guidance to the appropriate ergonomics standards, information for use, a checklist for listing the limits of the machinery, additional requirements for C-type standardization, etc.

The guidance provided by BS EN 13861 assists you in improving the performance and quality of industrial machinery, enhancing safety, improving human working conditions, and counteracting adverse effects on human health and performance.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13861, you can enhance machinery’s effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.

BS EN 13861:2011

Safety of machinery. Guidance for the application of ergonomics standards in the design of machinery

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Oct 2011