: In the Netherlands, the Bouwbesluit (Building Decree) and the Arbeidsomstandighedenwet (Working Conditions Act) reference NEN standards. Using NEN 4010 is often mandatory to demonstrate due diligence and compliance with safety regulations.

NEN 4010 was developed to distill the core safety requirements of NEN 1010 into a more manageable format. It does not replace NEN 1010; rather, it acts as a . If an installation complies with NEN 4010, it is automatically deemed to comply with the relevant sections of NEN 1010, providing a "safe harbor" for professionals working on standard installations. Key Focus Areas of the Standard