ISO 16089-2025 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 16089-2025 — Machine tools — Safety — Stationary grinding machines. This International Standard specifies safety requirements and risk reduction measures for stationary grinding machines used primarily to shape metal by grinding, addressing manually controlled, partially powered/numerically assisted, and fully numerically controlled machines.

Abstract

This edition (Edition 2) defines requirements to eliminate hazards or reduce risks for three groups of stationary grinding machines, covers ancillary devices integral to the machine, and applies to machines integrated into production lines or grinding cells where comparable hazards exist. It includes a minimum list of safety-relevant information manufacturers must provide and is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 12100 for assignment of responsibilities between manufacturer and user. The document does not apply to stationary honing, polishing and belt grinding machines nor to certain transportable motor-operated tools.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: 21 February 2025 (Edition 2, 2025-02).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.080.01 (Machine tools — general).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (ISO 16089:2025).
• Number of pages: 131 pages (ISO edition).

Scope

Specifies safety requirements and/or measures to eliminate hazards or reduce risks for stationary grinding machines designed primarily for metal shaping. The standard covers Group 1 (manually controlled without power-operated axes), Group 2 (manually controlled with power-operated axes and limited NC capability), and Group 3 (numerically controlled machines). It also applies to integral ancillary devices and to machines incorporated into automatic production lines or grinding cells when hazards are comparable. Exclusions include stationary honing, polishing and belt grinding machines, and certain portable power tools.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of stationary grinding machines into three groups and application of requirements by group.
• Identification and control of significant hazards specific to grinding machines (mechanical, entanglement, ejection of parts, contact with rotating wheels, guarding, tool holding and workpiece handling).
• Design and construction requirements for guards, interlocks, control systems and emergency stop functions.
• Requirements for integration into production lines and interaction with ancillary equipment and extraction systems (noting user responsibility for some hazards such as fire/explosion risks and extraction performance).
• Minimum safety-related information and documentation manufacturers must supply to users (instructions, warnings, maintenance and safe operation guidance).
• Reference to ISO 12100 for risk assessment and allocation of responsibilities between manufacturer and user.

Typical use and users

Used by machine designers and manufacturers of stationary grinding machines, safety engineers, conformity assessment bodies, machinery manufacturers integrating grinding machines into production lines, national standards bodies and procurement teams specifying machine safety requirements. It is also referenced by maintenance personnel and machine operators for safe-use information supplied by manufacturers.

Related standards

ISO 12100 (General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction) is a primary companion. National/adopted equivalents and regional versions include EN ISO/UNE-EN/DIN and national adoptions that align with ISO 16089:2025; this edition replaces the earlier ISO 16089:2015.

Keywords

stationary grinding machines; machine tools; safety requirements; guards; interlocks; risk reduction; ISO 16089:2025; machine classification; machinery safety; ancillary devices.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16089:2025 is an international standard specifying safety requirements for stationary grinding machines used primarily for metal grinding. It is Edition 2, published in February 2025.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, construction and information requirements to eliminate or reduce hazards for three groups of stationary grinding machines, addresses integral ancillary devices and machines in lines or cells, and lists manufacturer safety information requirements. It excludes certain processes and portable power tools.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Machine designers and manufacturers, safety and compliance engineers, conformity assessment bodies, procurement and maintenance teams, and operators who rely on manufacturer-supplied safety information.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 16089:2025 is the current published edition (Edition 2) and supersedes ISO 16089:2015. National and regional adoptions (EN/UNE/DIN, etc.) have been produced to align with the 2025 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the ISO machine tools/safety portfolio and is normally used alongside ISO 12100 (risk assessment and reduction) and other machine-tool-specific safety standards developed by ISO/TC 39/SC 10.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Stationary grinding machines, machine-tool safety, guards, interlocks, risk reduction, ISO 16089, machine classification, ancillary devices.