Proof load testing applies a load above the rated working load to demonstrate that a lifting accessory or fabrication performs safely under the required conditions.
Automatic disconnection of supply is the protective measure that removes power to a faulty circuit within a required time to prevent electric shock.
The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU governs the disposal and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, sharing its scope and exclusions with RoHS.
A safety function is a specific protective job a machine’s control system performs, such as stopping motion the moment a guard is opened.
For nearly two decades, the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) has been the backbone of machinery safety compliance across Europe.
Introduction Machinery is now software-defined, connected, and increasingly autonomous. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 treats software failures as
A question we hear regularly from clients is which assessment do they actually need for their machinery —
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