GLOSSARY

Method Statement

A method statement is a document setting out how a task will be carried out safely, referenced during audit preparation alongside risk assessments.

Other Terms

UK(NI) Indication

The UK(NI) indication is a marking that must sit alongside CE marking where a UK notified body has carried out conformity assessment for the Northern Ireland market.

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PUWER

PUWER, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, governs how work equipment is selected, used, maintained and inspected in service within Great Britain.

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Stop Category

Stop categories, defined in EN 60204-1, describe how a machine’s stop function deals with power and associated machine movements: cut it at once, brake first, or keep it on.

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