What is BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills about?
BS EN 60745-2-1 is part of the multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. BS EN 60745-2-1 is a European standard that helps its users to produce more reliable and safe hand-held drills to reduce the risk of accidents while using them.
BS EN 60745-2-1 applies to hand-held drills and impact drills.
Note: BS EN 62841-2-1 does not apply to rotary hammers, even if they can be used as a drill.
Who is BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills for?
BS EN 60745-2-1 on safety requirements for drills and impact drills is useful for:
Manufacturers of hand-held tools
Product designers/design engineers
Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills ?
Hand-held drills and impact drills are extensively used in the construction and furniture-making industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry.