DIN EN ISO 12100 is a European machinery-safety standard that establishes the foundational principles for the design, risk assessment, and hazard mitigation of machines and machine assemblies.

It defines a machine as an integrated system of connected components, including at least one moving part, powered by a source other than human or animal effort and engineered for a specific application.

The standard outlines a structured approach for identifying mechanical, electrical, thermal, and operational hazards, as well as a methodology for developing preventative measures, safe operating procedures, and protective systems.

When applied to Bitcoin mining, DIN 12100 offers a meaningful framework even though ASIC miners manufactured in China are not certified under this standard.

Classifying ASIC units as ‘machines’ under DIN 12100 allows mining operators to evaluate and document risks using a recognized industrial methodology.

This includes analyzing fan-based moving components, high-voltage PSUs, thermal output, airflow systems, pinch points, and operational hazards associated with continuous data-center environments.

Using DIN 12100 as a reference strengthens site-level safety protocols, technician training, insurance documentation, and regulatory communication by placing Bitcoin mining equipment within an established and globally understood machinery-safety context.

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