This edition has been published as a
series of small parts rather than
the single part of AS 4024.1
previously available. In doing this,
the Committee has cleared the way
for simple revisions in the future.
When a new edition of a relevant EN
or ISO Standard becomes available,
it can be adopted and published
within the framework of AS 4024 with
a minimum delay, so ensuring
continued international alignment.
When safety of operators and others
having a need to be near machinery
is under consideration, it is of
critical importance that the parties
involved clearly understand the
intended meaning of terms likely to
be used. This is especially true
when the terms are being used in
relation to a machine, or equipment
being purchased from a non-English
speaking country.
The terminology used in this
Standard, has been gathered from a
number of machinery safety
Standards, to provide a common
source of terms and their
definitions, for use when the safety
of machinery is being considered.
The definitions are closely based on
and are intended to have an
identical meaning with the terms and
definitions appearing in EN 1070,
Safety of Machinery—Terminology.