NEN EN 61310-1 : 1996

Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Presentation of safety-related information
4.1 General
4.2 Visual signals
4.3 Auditory signals
4.4 Tactile signals
5. Information coding
5.1 General
5.2 Coding of visual signals
5.3 Coding of auditory signals
5.4 Coding of tactile signals
6. Graphical symbols related to the operation of
      actuators
7. Safety signs
7.1 General
7.2 Supplementary labels
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
quoted in this standard with the references of the
relevant European publications
Figures
1. Open-loop control, action and information systems
2. Zones of vertical field of vision
3. Zones of horizontal field of vision
4. Examples of shapes that can be discriminated by
      touch alone
5. Prohibitory signs
6. Warning signs
7. Mandatory signs
8. Emergency escape or first-aid signs
9. Fire-fighting signs
10. Combined signs
11. Dimensions of borders
Tables
1. Examples of signals
2. Meaning of colours - General principles
3. Coding by supplementary means to colour
4. Examples of coding of safety signs by colour and
      supplementary means
5. Auditory signals
6. Graphical symbols related to the operation of
      actuators
7. Relationship between minimum dimensions and
      distance of observation
8. Supplementary labels

Specifies requirements for visual, auditory and tactile methods of indicating safety-related information, at the man-machine interface and to exposed persons. Specifies a system of safety signs, colours, markings and other warnings, meant for use for the indication of hazardous situations, and health hazards and for meeting certain emergencies.