Safety of machinery - Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body (First revision) (ISO 13855:2010,IDT)
This Malaysian Standard establishes the positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body. It specifies parameters based on values for approach speeds of parts of the human body and provides a methodology to determine the minimum distances to a hazard zone from the detection zone or from actuating devices of safeguards.
The values for approach speeds (walking speed and upper limb movement) in this Malaysian Standard are time tested and proven in practical experience. This Malaysian Standard gives guidance for typical approaches. Other types of approach, for example running, jumping or falling, are not considered in this Malaysian Standard.
NOTE 1 - Other types of approach can result in approach speeds that are higher or lower than those defined in this Malaysian Standard.
Safeguards considered in this International Standard include:
a) electro-sensitive protective equipment [see IEC 61496 (all parts)], including:
- llight curtains and ligh
