CEI EN IEC 61010-2-130

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Equipment included in scope

This part of IEC 61010 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types of equipment a), b) or c) and their accessories intended to be used in educational establishments by children under the supervision of the RESPONSIBLE BODY. It specifies general safety requirements for equipment intended to be used in educational establishments by persons between the age of 3 years and the age of 16 years under the supervision of a RESPONSIBLE BODY.

Children are considered as persons between the age of 3 years and 16 years.

It is recognized that pupils with additional educational or physical support needs may have needs beyond the level addressed in this document (see Clause 17 risk assessment).

NOTE 1 The term "children" used in this document does not match the definitions found in ISO/IEC Guide 50 and other documents.

It is possible that all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more IEC 61010 Part 2 standards as well as within the scope of this document. In that case the requirements of those other Part 2 standards apply.

NOTE 2 In some countries, age limits can be different from those used in this document or can be replaced by capability requirements.

Computing equipment

NOTE 2 General information technology equipment such as projector, tablet PC, monitor, electronic whiteboard, power supplies, etc. used by children in an educational establishment are excluded from the scope unless those are specifically designed for the type of equipment covered under the scope of IEC 61010-1 or any of its Part 2 standards.

Aspects included in scope

NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the additional requirements that can be specified by national authorities responsible for health and safety in education. In particular, there can be limitations on the use of radioactive materials, X-ray and laser equipment and hazardous substances.

NOTE 2 Attention is also drawn to the existence of additional requirements that can be specified by national authorities responsible for the health and safety of children in education with special needs.