What is EN ISO 13949-1:2019 ?

EN ISO 13949-1:2019 is a technical standard that outlines the requirements for safety-related parts of control systems in machinery. It is designed to minimize the risk of hazardous situations and protect personnel from harm.

The standard is composed of several key components that provide guidance and requirements for the design, integration, and validation of safety-related parts of control systems. These components include:

Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems: This component defines the key elements and components of a safety-related control system, such as sensors, actuators, and control valves.

Safety-Related Control Systems: This component outlines the design, integration, and validation requirements for safety-related control systems.

Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems: This component provides guidelines for the design, integration, and validation of safety-related parts of control systems.

Safety-Related Control Systems: This component outlines the requirements for safety-related control systems in machinery, including requirements for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

The primary objective of EN ISO 13949-1:2019 is to ensure the safety of machinery by minimizing risks and preventing accidents or injuries to personnel operating or maintaining machinery. To achieve this, the standard provides guidelines and requirements for the design and implementation of safety-related control systems.

By following the guidelines and requirements outlined in EN ISO 13949-1:2019, manufacturers can design and implement safety-related control systems that minimize the risk of hazardous situations and protect personnel from harm. This can help to ensure the safety and reliability of machinery, and protect the health and well-being of personnel.