EN ISO 11148-2:2011 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 11148-2:2011 - Hand‑held non‑electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 2: Cutting‑off and crimping power tools specifies safety requirements for non‑rotary, hand‑held tools used to cut or crimp wires, cables and similar materials. The standard covers tools powered by compressed air, hydraulic fluid or internal combustion engines (where applicable) and intended for single‑operator, hand‑supported use (with or without suspension). It applies to crimping tools without a yoke, cutters, cutting‑off tools, cutting pliers and crimping pliers.

This type‑C standard is intended to address significant hazards during normal use and foreseeable misuse (excluding use in potentially explosive atmospheres and certain rescue tools or fixture‑mounted modifications).

Key Topics

• Scope & definitions - clear identification of covered tool types and terminology.
• Safety requirements & protective measures covering:
  • Mechanical safety (blade/cutter design, guarding where applicable)
  • Thermal safety (hot/cold contact considerations)
  • Noise reduction and measurement guidance
  • Vibration assessment and limits
  • Materials and substances handled or emitted
  • Ergonomics and operator handling
  • Controls and prevention of unintentional start
• Verification and testing - procedures for noise, vibration, unintentional start, construction checks and general test conditions.
• Information for use - marking, labelling, instruction handbook, operating and maintenance instructions, and required technical data.
• Annexes - lists of significant hazards, example tools, and symbols for labels.

Referenced normative documents include ISO 12100 (risk assessment), ISO 15744 (noise measurement for hand‑held tools), ISO 20643 (vibration evaluation), ISO 3857‑3 and ISO 17066 (vocabularies).

Applications

EN ISO 11148-2:2011 is practical for:

• Manufacturers and designers of pneumatic, hydraulic and non‑electric cutting/crimping tools to design safe products and documentation.
• Product testing laboratories performing noise, vibration and safety verification.
• Compliance and safety managers ensuring tools meet the Machinery Directive and national implementations.
• Procurement and asset managers selecting equipment for electrical contractors, utility companies, telecom, automotive maintenance and industrial maintenance teams.
• Technical writers and instructors preparing user manuals and training materials.

Note: compliance with this standard supports a presumption of conformity with relevant requirements of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (see informative Annex ZA).

Related Standards

• ISO 12100 - Safety of machinery - Risk assessment and reduction
• ISO 15744 - Noise measurement code for hand‑held tools
• ISO 20643 - Vibration evaluation for hand‑held machinery
• EN 13463‑1 - Non‑electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres (for excluded applications)

Keywords: EN ISO 11148-2:2011, cutting‑off and crimping power tools, hand‑held non‑electric power tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, safety requirements, noise and vibration testing, Machinery Directive.