CEN/TC 114/WG 1 - Basic concepts
Preparation of standards defining basic terminology and specifying general design methods to help designers and manufacturers in achieving safety in the design of machinery, including those generating risks due to their mobility and/or lifting function, for professional and non-professional purposes. Machinery for the lifting of persons is excluded.
Basic concepts
Preparation of standards defining basic terminology and specifying general design methods to help designers and manufacturers in achieving safety in the design of machinery, including those generating risks due to their mobility and/or lifting function, for professional and non-professional purposes. Machinery for the lifting of persons is excluded.
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CEN/TC 114/WG 1 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Basic concepts" and is responsible for: Preparation of standards defining basic terminology and specifying general design methods to help designers and manufacturers in achieving safety in the design of machinery, including those generating risks due to their mobility and/or lifting function, for professional and non-professional purposes. Machinery for the lifting of persons is excluded. This committee has published 7 standards.
CEN/TC 114/WG 1 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Preparation of standards defining basic terminology and specifying general design methods to help designers and manufacturers in achieving safety in the design of machinery, including those generating risks due to their mobility and/or lifting function, for professional and non-professional purposes. Machinery for the lifting of persons is excluded. Currently, there are 7 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.