CEN/TC 114/WG 1 - Basic concepts

ISO 12100:2010 specifies basic terminology, principles and a methodology for achieving safety in the design of machinery. It specifies principles of risk assessment and risk reduction to help designers in achieving this objective. These principles are based on knowledge and experience of the design, use, incidents, accidents and risks associated with machinery. Procedures are described for identifying hazards and estimating and evaluating risks during relevant phases of the machine life cycle, and for the elimination of hazards or sufficient risk reduction. Guidance is given on the documentation and verification of the risk assessment and risk reduction process.
ISO 12100:2010 is also intended to be used as a basis for the preparation of type-B or type-C safety standards.
It does not deal with risk and/or damage to domestic animals, property or the environment.

ISO 12100-2:2003 defines technical principles to help designers in achieving safety in the design of machinery.
It does not deal with damage to domestic animals, property or the environment.

ISO 12100-1:2003 defines basic terminology and methodology used in achieving safety of machinery.
The provisions stated are intended for the designer.
The standard does not deal with damage to domestic animals, property or the environment.

This European Standard defines basic terminology and specifies general design methods, to help designers and manufacturers in achieving safety in the design of machinery for professional and non-professional purposes. It may also be used for other technical products having similar hazards.   It is recommended that this standard is incorporated in training courses  and manuals to convey basic terminology and general design methods to designers.