M/332 - Electrical safety
Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning a proposed amendment to clarify matters of electrical safety in the application of EN 1970:2000 "Beds for the disabled3
Mandate M/332 requests CEN and CENELEC to develop an amendment to the existing EN 1970:2000 standard, which covers beds for the disabled. The amendment aims to clarify specific electrical safety requirements related to the application of the standard. This initiative ensures enhanced safety and compliance in the manufacture and use of electrically powered beds designed for disabled individuals. The mandate was issued following resolution CEN/BT C008/2004 and focuses on updating the published European standard to address identified electrical safety concerns.
Purpose
This mandate concerns the clarification of electrical safety issues in the application of the European Standard EN 1970:2000, which relates to "Beds for the disabled." The aim is to address and amend the standard to ensure safer electrical components and usage within these specialized beds.
Standardisation request
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) are requested to prepare and publish an amendment to the existing standard EN 1970:2000. This amendment should clarify electrical safety requirements and resolve any ambiguities.
Expected deliverables
- An official amendment to EN 1970:2000 focused on electrical safety.
- Clarifications within the standard that enhance safety in the electrical aspects of beds designed for disabled persons.
- The amendment is to be prepared and published under the mandate M/332 as resolved by the CEN/BT in resolution C008/2004.
Context
EN 1970:2000 specifies safety requirements for beds for the disabled, including mechanical and electrical aspects. Given the specific risks related to electrical components in medical or assistive devices, this mandate seeks to enhance user safety by refining the standard’s electrical safety provisions. This reflects ongoing efforts within the EU to ensure that standards remain up to date and comprehensive for the protection of vulnerable users.
This mandate covers the standardisation of electrical safety aspects in beds for the disabled, specifically addressing a proposed amendment to clarify electrical safety requirements in the application of EN 1970:2000.
General Information
This standard specifies essential requirements and related test methods for non-electrically and electrically operated adjustable beds, including detachable bed boards, bed lifts, side rails, grab handles and lifting poles intended to be used by disabled persons to alleviate or compensate for a disability or handicap. The standard also applies to stand up beds. The standard does not apply to lateral tilt beds.
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This standard specifies essential requirements and related test methods for non-electrically and electrically operated adjustable beds, including detachable bed boards, bed lifts, side rails, grab handles and lifting poles intended to be used by disabled persons to alleviate or compensate for a disability or handicap. The standard also applies to stand up beds. The standard does not apply to lateral tilt beds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/332 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning a proposed amendment to clarify matters of electrical safety in the application of EN 1970:2000 "Beds for the disabled3". Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning a proposed amendment to clarify matters of electrical safety in the application of EN 1970:2000 "Beds for the disabled3 There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.