EN 547-1:1996+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General requirements
4 Passage openings
Annex A (normative) - Application of the measurements in
        practice
  A.0 Introduction
  A.1 Principles for determining additional space
  A.2 Additional space requirements for openings
      A.2.1 Opening for horizontal forward movement in
             upright posture
      A.2.2 Opening for horizontal sideways movement over
             short distances in upright posture
      A.2.3 Vertical movement through a duct, using a ladder
      A.2.4 Manhole through which rapid active movement
             needs to be possible
      A.2.5 Opening for entry in kneeling posture
Annex B (informative) - Notations for dimensions and
        anthropometric body measurements
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2006/42/EC
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This European Standard specifies the dimensions of openings for whole body access as applied to machinery as defined in EN 292-1. It provides the dimensions to which the values given in EN 547-3 are applicable. Values for additional space requirements are given in annex A. This European Standard has been prepared primarily for non-mobile machinery, there may be additional specific requirements for mobile machinery.Dimensions for passages are based on the values for either the 95th or the 99th percentile of the expected user population. Values for the 99th percentile apply to emergency egress routes.The anthropometric data given in EN 547-3 originate from static measurements of nude persons and do not take into account body movements, clothing, equipment, machinery operating conditions or environmental conditions.This European Standard shows how to combine the anthropometric data with suitable allowances to take these factors into account.Situations where people are to be prevented from reaching a hazard are dealt with in EN 294.