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This document applies to the following groups of machines: ? Packaging Machines for use in work places by workers which are listed in EN 415-1. This document applies if machines or hazards are not dealt with in the more specific standards of EN 415 or where these standards refer to this document. NOTE 1 For machines used in public accessed areas different or additional requirements can apply. The manufacturer should make an additional risk assessment. This document deals with safety requirements for design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance and cleaning of packaging machines. The extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered is indicated in 4. NOTE 2 The hazards on a specific machine can vary depending on its working principle; the type, size and mass of the product; the packaging material; auxiliary equipment attached to the machine and the environment in which the machine is used. If the machine presents hazards that are not dealt with in this standard, the manufacturer should assess these hazards by using the principles detailed in EN ISO 14121-1. Exclusions This standard is not applicable to the following machines: ? machines that were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. This standard does not consider the following hazards: ? the use of packaging machines in potentially explosive atmospheres; ? the health, safety or hygiene hazards associated with the products that may be handled by the machines, but does include general advice on this subject; ? hazards that may be associated with electromagnetic emissions from packaging machines; ? hazards that may be associated with decommissioning packaging machines.