UL’s stated objective of “1010” is to: …provide adequate protection for the OPERATOR and the surrounding area against:

- electric shock or burn;
- mechanical hazards;
- excessive temperature;
- spread of fire from the equipment; …
- liberated gases, explosion and implosion.


[http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/scopes/61010B-1.html]




[This message has been edited by Bjarney (edited 10-01-2003).]