SIST EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2022

Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 1: General requirements

This European Standard specifies general requirements for the dust measurement of electric motor-operated tools supplied from mains or from batteries. This European Standard applies to those tools with and without dust extraction unit where dust such as mineral dust containing silica or wood dust is expected.
This part of EN 50632 sets general requirements for all affected kinds of tools.

Motorbetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge - Staubmessverfahren - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Outils électriques à moteur - Procédure de mesure de la poussière - Partie 1: Exigences générales

Elektromotorna orodja - Postopek meritve prahu - 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo A2

Ta evropski standard določa splošne zahteve za meritve prahu elektromotornih orodij, ki se napajajo iz omrežja ali baterij. Ta evropski standard velja za tista orodja, pri katerih se pričakuje nabiranje prahu (na primer mineralnega prahu, ki vsebuje kremenico, ali lesnega prahu), ne glede na to, ali so opremljeni z enoto za izločevanje prahu ali ne.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-May-2021
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2022
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Feb-2022
• Due Date: 11-Apr-2022
• Completion Date: 10-Feb-2022
• Ref Project: EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2021 - Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 1: General requirements

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 50632-1:2015 - Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement Procedure - Part 1: General requirement
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2022

Overview

SIST EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2022 sets out the general requirements for dust measurement procedures associated with electric motor-operated tools. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and aligned with European Standard EN 50632-1:2015 and its amendment A2:2021, this standard addresses tools powered by mains or batteries, with or without dust extraction units. It specifically targets tools that generate hazardous dusts, such as mineral dust containing silica and wood dust, both of which are notable for their health risks.

The standard aims to ensure consistent and reliable dust measurement to enhance user safety and comply with occupational health regulations across Europe.

Key Topics

• General Dust Measurement Procedures: Defines methods to measure dust emissions from electric tools safely and effectively, ensuring worker protection from inhalable dust and respirable dust.

• Applicable Tool Types: Covers all electric motor-operated tools that may generate hazardous dust, regardless of power source (mains or battery), and both with and without built-in dust extraction units.

• Test Room and Equipment Requirements: Outlines placement and use of dust samplers, including:

  • Using inhalable and/or respirable dust samplers positioned on the operator’s upper chest zone during operation or on analogous locations for robotic testing.
  • Ensuring dust samplers and test cycles meet specific criteria for accurate dust concentration measurement.

• Testing Cycles and Consistency: Mandates test cycles (working and rest periods) to provide reliable, reproducible measurements.

  • Standard test duration with possible extension based on detection limits and dust concentrations.

• Reference to Measurement Devices: Requires compliance with related standards for dust samplers (e.g., EN 13205 for dust sampler suitability and EN 481 for dust fraction definitions).

Applications

Implementing SIST EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2022 is essential for:

• Manufacturers of Electric Tools:

  • Ensuring new products meet dust emission requirements.
  • Designing for user safety and regulatory compliance in Europe.

• Occupational Health and Safety Professionals:

  • Establishing safe working practices in environments where inhalable and respirable dust may be generated.
  • Comparing tool performance regarding dust emissions.

• Regulatory and Testing Laboratories:

  • Using standardized test procedures to assess electric tool compliance.
  • Providing conformity assessment and certification.

• End Users and Employers:

  • Selecting tools with lower dust emission.
  • Reducing exposure to hazardous dust, contributing to improved workplace health outcomes.

Related Standards

Several other standards complement or reference this document in the broader context of dust measurement and electric tool safety:

• EN 50632-2 and EN 50632-3 Series:
  Detail dust measurement methods tailored to specific types or categories of electric tools.

• EN 13205 (all parts):
  Requirements for the performance of workplace aerosol samplers.

• EN 481:
  Outlines definitions for inhalable, thoracic, and respirable fractions of airborne particles in workplace atmospheres.

• EN 60745 Series:
  Addresses general and particular safety requirements for hand-held motor-operated electric tools.

• Occupational Health Regulations:
  National and European regulations on silica dust, wood dust, and general workplace air quality management.

By aligning with SIST EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2022, manufacturers, employers, and safety assessors can improve dust control, enhance product reliability, and foster safer workplaces across sectors where electric tools are used.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2022
Elektromotorna orodja - Postopek meritve prahu - 1. del: Splošne zahteve -
Dopolnilo A2
Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 1: General
requirements
Motorbetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge - Staubmessverfahren - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen
Outils électriques à moteur - Procédure de mesure de la poussière - Partie 1: Exigences
générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2021
ICS:
25.140.20 Električna orodja Electric tools
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50632-1:2015/A2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2021
ICS 25.140.20
English Version
Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure -
Part 1: General requirements
Outils électriques à moteur - Procédure de mesure de la Motorbetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge - Staubmessverfahren -
poussière - Partie 1: Exigences générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
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Ref. No. EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2012 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to 4.2, “Test room and equipment” . 4
2 Modification to 4.3, “Operating conditions” . 4
3 Addition of Figures 1 and 2 . 5

European foreword
This document (EN 50632-1:2015/A2:2021) has been prepared by CLC/TC 116 “Safety and environmental
aspects of motor-operated electric tools”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2022-12-07
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2024-12-07
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This amendment was developed to include improvements and clarifications suggested by practical tests.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
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