The 50110 European electrical standard, ratified by the three ESOs in Europe, covers all general requirements for electrical activity that deal with working on, with, or near electrical installations at varying different levels of voltages. To put it simply, the standard essentially goes over all aspects of safety and installation when electrical risks are present in the area. The standard applies to both temporary constructions as well as permanent installations and specifies standard operation and maintenance procedures in these environments. With that being said, this standard is not for the use of those who are not involved in an electrical position unless a piece of equipment has been made to be operated by an ordinary person after initial installation. The standard states that if there are no standards existing for the following instances, then EN 50110 can be interpreted for use in these specific settings:Any aircraft that moves via its own power. The standard does note that international aviation laws must take precedence over national laws such as EN 50110Any ship moving on its own power or by direction of a master. The same applies here with international marine standardsElectronic telecommunications and information systemsElectronic control, automation, and instrumentation systemsAt mine sitesOff-shore installments that are subject to marine regulationsOn vehiclesOn electric traction systemsOn research work for experimental electrical systemsThis standard is the baseline for electrical work in the Europe region whereas the NFPA’s and ANSI’s standards do as such for the United States. The differences between the two regions and their standards, while they may be unfamiliar, do still share the same goal and that is to keep people safe around electrical equipment. Similar Questions What is the difference between NFPA 70E and EN 50110?What is the NEN 3140 Standard?What is an ESO?What are some Real-World Examples of ISO Standard Implementation?What is NIST?How can I Improve Safety and Compliance with Valve TagsHow can ISO 45001 Improve Workplace Safety and Health?What does ISO stand for?What is IMDS?Additional Resources Labeling Practices for Power Generation FacilitiesFloor Marking for Electrical Panel ComplianceNFPA 70E [Workplace Electrical Safety]National Electrical Code (NEC)Electrical Wire Colors

What is the European Standard EN 50110

What is the European Standard EN 50110?

Regulations & Compliance

The 50110 European electrical standard, ratified by the three ESOs in Europe, covers all general requirements for electrical activity that deal with working on, with, or near electrical installations at varying different levels of voltages. To put it simply, the standard essentially goes over all aspects of safety and installation when electrical risks are present in the area. The standard applies to both temporary constructions as well as permanent installations and specifies standard operation and maintenance procedures in these environments. With that being said, this standard is not for the use of those who are not involved in an electrical position unless a piece of equipment has been made to be operated by an ordinary person after initial installation. The standard states that if there are no standards existing for the following instances, then EN 50110 can be interpreted for use in these specific settings:

Any aircraft that moves via its own power. The standard does note that international aviation laws must take precedence over national laws such as EN 50110
Any ship moving on its own power or by direction of a master. The same applies here with international marine standards
Electronic telecommunications and information systems
Electronic control, automation, and instrumentation systems
At mine sites
Off-shore installments that are subject to marine regulations
On vehicles
On electric traction systems
On research work for experimental electrical systems

This standard is the baseline for electrical work in the Europe region whereas the NFPA’s and ANSI’s standards do as such for the United States. The differences between the two regions and their standards, while they may be unfamiliar, do still share the same goal and that is to keep people safe around electrical equipment.