Span of control describes exactly what an emergency stop will actually bring to a halt, which must be clear to the person pressing it.
Putting into service is the point at which machinery is first used for its intended purpose, distinct from but closely linked to placing it on the market.
Performance Level is the five-step scale in EN ISO 13849-1, from PL a up to PL e, for how reliably a safety function performs when called on.
A safe system of work is a formal procedure designed to ensure a task, such as maintenance, can be carried out without exposing anyone to harm.
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
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