ISO 29042-8:2011
(Main)Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 8: Room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 8: Room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
ISO 29042-8:2011 specifies a room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a given airborne hazardous substance from machines, located in a test room and operating the machines under defined conditions. This method is applicable only to machines with a local exhaust ventilation with an air flow rate ≥500 m3/h and machines without recirculated air. Measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a machine can serve for the: a) evaluation of the performance of a machine; b) evaluation of the improvement of the machine; c) comparison of machines within different groups of machines with the same intended use (such groups being defined by the function and materials processed); d) ranking of machines from the same group according to their pollutant concentration parameters; e) determination of the state of the art of a machine with respect to its pollutant concentration parameter.
Sécurité des machines — Évaluation de l'émission de substances dangereuses véhiculées par l'air — Partie 8: Méthode en salle d'essai pour le mesurage du paramètre de concentration en polluant
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Jan-2011
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 199 - Safety of machinery
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 199 - Safety of machinery
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 03-Sep-2021
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO 29042-8:2011 is an international standard developed by ISO that specifies a room method for measuring the pollutant concentration parameter of airborne hazardous substances emitted from machinery. This standard is part of the ISO 29042 series focusing on the safety of machinery by evaluating emissions of airborne hazardous substances. Specifically, Part 8 outlines procedures for assessing pollutant concentration in a controlled test room environment for machines equipped with local exhaust ventilation systems having an air flow rate of at least 500 m³/h, and those without recirculated air.
This method facilitates an objective measurement of pollutant concentration near machines under defined operational conditions, enabling consistent evaluation of machine emissions for performance, improvements, or safety comparisons.
Key Topics
Measurement Environment
The pollutant concentration is measured within a test room meeting specific criteria:- Minimum room size of 200 m³
- No additional sources of the pollutant within the room
- Distances from machine to walls/ceiling greater than 2 meters
- Proper airflow controls to avoid cross-draughts and recirculated air
- Use of smoke tests to verify air direction towards exhaust ventilation
Measurement Points & Procedure
- At least four predefined measurement points around the machine to capture pollutant emissions
- Operation of machines according to intended use and manufacturer instructions
- Measurement during normal working cycles with representative sampling times
- At least three measurements per point to ensure accuracy
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Calculation of mean pollutant concentrations and standard deviations for all points
- Use of statistical confidence intervals (95%) following ISO 2602 for data reliability
- Expression of the pollutant concentration parameter as the sum of mean values plus confidence interval
- Detailed test reports including machine and test room data, measurement methods, environmental factors, and results
Applications
Machine Performance Evaluation
Organizations can utilize ISO 29042-8 to assess the airborne hazardous substance emissions of machinery, supporting compliance with safety regulations and internal environmental controls.Product Improvement and Development
By measuring pollutant concentrations before and after modifications, manufacturers can quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of engineering improvements aimed at emission reduction.Comparative Analysis and Ranking
This method enables comparison of machines within the same product group, facilitating informed decision-making based on pollutant emission levels and supporting best practice initiatives.Establishing State of the Art
Provides manufacturers and safety engineers with a benchmark to determine current industry capabilities on controlling airborne emissions from machinery.Supporting Regulatory Compliance
Measurement outcomes help organizations meet occupational health and safety norms related to air quality and exposure to hazardous substances.
Related Standards
ISO 29042-8:2011 is part of a broader series under ISO 29042, each addressing different aspects of airborne hazardous substance emission testing for machinery safety:
- ISO 29042-1: Selection of test methods
- ISO 29042-2: Tracer gas method for emission rate measurement
- ISO 29042-3: Test bench method for emission rate
- ISO 29042-4: Capture efficiency of exhaust systems
- ISO 29042-5 & 6: Separation efficiency of air cleaning systems
- ISO 29042-7: Test bench method for pollutant concentration parameter
- ISO 29042-9: Decontamination index
Additionally, ISO 12100 establishes the general principles for machinery safety design and risk reduction, which provide foundational guidance complementing the specific measurement methods described in ISO 29042-8.
Keywords: ISO 29042-8, airborne hazardous substances, pollutant concentration parameter, machinery safety, local exhaust ventilation, emission measurement, test room method, occupational health, air quality standards, industrial machine emissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 29042-8:2011 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 8: Room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter". This standard covers: ISO 29042-8:2011 specifies a room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a given airborne hazardous substance from machines, located in a test room and operating the machines under defined conditions. This method is applicable only to machines with a local exhaust ventilation with an air flow rate ≥500 m3/h and machines without recirculated air. Measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a machine can serve for the: a) evaluation of the performance of a machine; b) evaluation of the improvement of the machine; c) comparison of machines within different groups of machines with the same intended use (such groups being defined by the function and materials processed); d) ranking of machines from the same group according to their pollutant concentration parameters; e) determination of the state of the art of a machine with respect to its pollutant concentration parameter.
ISO 29042-8:2011 specifies a room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a given airborne hazardous substance from machines, located in a test room and operating the machines under defined conditions. This method is applicable only to machines with a local exhaust ventilation with an air flow rate ≥500 m3/h and machines without recirculated air. Measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter of a machine can serve for the: a) evaluation of the performance of a machine; b) evaluation of the improvement of the machine; c) comparison of machines within different groups of machines with the same intended use (such groups being defined by the function and materials processed); d) ranking of machines from the same group according to their pollutant concentration parameters; e) determination of the state of the art of a machine with respect to its pollutant concentration parameter.
ISO 29042-8:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.110 - Safety of machinery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 29042-8
First edition
2011-01-15
Safety of machinery — Evaluation of the
emission of airborne hazardous
substances —
Part 8:
Room method for the measurement of the
pollutant concentration parameter
Sécurité des machines — Évaluation de l'émission de substances
dangereuses véhiculées par l'air —
Partie 8: Méthode en salle d'essai pour le mesurage du paramètre de
concentration en polluant
Reference number
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ISO 2011
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Foreword
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ISO 29042-8 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 199, Safety of machinery.
ISO 29042 consists of the following parts, under the general title Safety of machinery — Evaluation of the
emission of airborne hazardous substances:
⎯ Part 1: Selection of test methods
⎯ Part 2: Tracer gas method for the measurement of the emission rate of a given pollutant
⎯ Part 3: Test bench method for the measurement of the emission rate of a given pollutant
⎯ Part 4: Tracer method for the measurement of the capture efficiency of an exhaust system
⎯ Part 5: Test bench method for the measurement of the separation efficiency by mass of air cleaning
systems with unducted outlet
⎯ Part 6: Test bench method for the measurement of the separation efficiency by mass of air cleaning
systems with ducted outlet
⎯ Part 7: Test bench method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
⎯ Part 8: Room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
⎯ Part 9: Decontamination index
Introduction
The structure of safety standards in the field of machinery is as follows:
a) Type-A standards (basic safety standards) giving basic concepts, principles for design, and general
aspects that can be applied to all machinery;
b) Type-B standards (generic safety standards) dealing with one safety aspect or one type of safeguard that
can be used across a wide range of machinery:
⎯ type-B1 standards on particular safety aspects (e.g. safety distances, surface temperature, noise);
⎯ type-B2 standards on safeguards (e.g. two-hand controls, interlocking devices, pressure-sensitive
devices, guards);
c) Type-C standards (machine safety standards) dealing with detailed safety requirements for a particular
machine or group of machines.
This document is a type-B standard as stated in ISO 12100.
The requirements of this document can be supplemented or modified by a type-C standard.
For machines which are covered by the scope of a type-C standard and which have been designed and built
according to the requirements of that standard, the requirements of that type-C standard take precedence.
ISO/TC 199 has a mandate in this area to produce type-A and type-B standards, which will allow verification
of conformity with the essential safety requirements.
ISO 29042-8 is based on EN 1093-9:1998, amended by Amendment 1:2008, published by the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 29042-8:2011(E)
Safety of machinery — Evaluation of the emission of airborne
hazardous substances —
Part 8:
Room method for the measurement of the pollutant
concentration parameter
1 Scope
This part of ISO 29042 specifies a room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
of a given airborne hazardous substance from machines, located in a test room and operating the machines
under defined conditions. This method is applicable only to machines with a local exhaust ventilation with an
air flow rate W500 m /h and machines without recirculated air.
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