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SN EN 981+A1:2008

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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - SYSTEM OF AUDITORY AND VISUAL DANGER AND INFORMATION SIGNALS
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Published date

01-12-2008

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Ergonomic principles for the design and application of
    auditory and visual signals
    4.1 General
    4.2 Principles for distinctive characters
    4.3 Qualities of auditory signals
    4.4 Qualities of visual signals
5 System of auditory and visual signals
    5.1 Scheme of auditory and visual signals
    5.2 Scheme of auditory signal character
    5.3 Scheme of visual signal colours
6 Testing
Annex
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing
    essential requirements or other provisions of EU
    directives
Tables
1 Signals for general purposes, listed after degree of
    urgency
2 Character of signals for public alarm
3 Scheme for character of auditory signals
4 Scheme for colours of visual signals
2

To reduce risks associated with misinterpretation of visual and auditory danger signals, a system of danger and information signals is specified taking into account the different degrees of urgency.

Committee
INB/NK 2122
DevelopmentNote
1997 Edition Re-issued in December 2008 & incorporates AMD 1 2008. (01/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
Swiss Standards
Status
Current

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