ÖNORM EN 710

This standard specifies safety requirements to be met by the manufacturer for machines and plant used in foundries for the production of Castings in disposable moulds. It takes into account the foreseeable significant hazards due to design, construction and installation that may occur during cornrnissioning, operation, maintenance and decornrnissioning. It specifies preventative measures and verification means for the elimination or reduction of these hazards. It specifies requirements for information to be provided by the manufacturer to the wer on safe operation and maint enance. This standard applies to the following equipment: - Machinery and plant constructed to condition and/or reclaim foundry sands; - Moulding machinery and plants; - Coremaking machinery and plants; - Knock-out equipment; - Other directly associated equipment .