ÖNORM EN 1012-1

This standard is applicable to all types of compressors. The standard lists the significant hazards associated with compressors and specifies safety requirements applicable to the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling of compressors during their foreseeable lifetime and subsequent disposal. Compressors intended for use in special applications shall also comply with any specific standards relating to those applications. This standard specifies safety requirements for all compressors and additional requirements for the following specific types: Compressors for various types of gases: oil-lubricated air compressors; oil-flooded air compressors; oil-free air compressors; compressors for handling hazardous gases (gas compressors); compressors for handling oxygen; compressors for handling acetylene; Compressors for extreme temperatures and pressures; high pressure compressors, over 40 bar; compressors for low inlet temperatures, below 0 C.