M/BC/CEN/86/5 - Tactile danger warnings
Tactile danger warnings
Mandate M/BC/CEN/86/5 concerns the development and approval of standards for tactile danger warnings. It involves the European Commission's request to the European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) to create standardized tactile signals that alert individuals, particularly those with visual impairments, to potential dangers. This mandate focuses on ensuring accessibility and safety by providing clear, consistent tactile warnings to enhance public protection. The decision pertains to the approval or disapproval process of this mandate, as referenced in resolution CEN/BT 29/1986.
Purpose
The mandate concerns the development and implementation of tactile danger warnings. These warnings are intended to provide safety information through tactile means, enhancing accessibility and safety for individuals, including those with visual impairments.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the preparation of European standards for tactile danger warnings. These standards should define the design, specifications, and application of tactile signals that communicate danger effectively and consistently across relevant products and environments.
Expected deliverables
- European standards or technical specifications establishing requirements for tactile danger warnings.
- Guidelines ensuring the warnings are perceivable, understandable, and effective for the target users.
- Standardised symbols, textures, or patterns to be used as tactile danger indicators.
Context
The mandate was subject to approval or disapproval as recorded in the resolution reference CEN/BT 29/1986. It reflects the European Union’s ongoing initiatives to improve safety measures and inclusivity through standardisation within the EU market. Tactile warnings complement visual and auditory warnings, addressing diverse user needs and enhancing overall safety.
The mandate covers standardisation work related to tactile danger warnings. This involves developing standards for tactile signals or markers to alert users, especially individuals with visual impairments, about hazardous conditions or dangerous areas. The focus is on enhancing safety through tactile means across various products, environments, or sectors where such warnings are necessary.
General Information
Safety. Consumer protection.
- Standard6 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Safety. Consumer protection.
- Standard6 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/BC/CEN/86/5 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Tactile danger warnings". Tactile danger warnings There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.