We check and plan together with you!
- CE certification & declaration of conformity in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC or Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
- Ergonomic design of machines
- Risk assessment according to EN ISO 14121-1 and EN ISO 12100
- Hazard assessment
- Consulting for changes to machines (modifications, retrofits)
- Machine relocations
- Electrical planning of systems and machines
- Process optimisation and feasibility studies
Our specialists for your CE certification are state-certified by TÜV Rheinland.
Safety Concepts
We will create a safety concept for your machine and endeavour to meet your requirements in compliance with the applicable standards and guidelines.
WE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
- Clarify basics & requirements
- Check the Machinery Directive (EU 2023/1230) or relevant standards (e.g. EN ISO 12100, EN 60204-1)
- Define the intended use and operating mode of the machine
- Consider interfaces to other machines or systems
- Hazard analysis & risk assessment
- Identify potential hazards (mechanical, electrical, thermal, ergonomic, etc.)
- Assess risks (probability of occurrence, severity of injury)
- Define risk reduction measures (technical, organisational, personal)
- Define safety measures
- Technical protective measures: protective devices, emergency stop, two-hand control, light grid, etc.
- Electrical safety: protection in accordance with EN 60204-1, shut-off circuits, interlocks
- Control measures: safety PLC, safe position detection (ISO 13849-1)
- Ergonomic aspects: user-friendliness, accessibility for maintenance
- Labelling & warning notices: safety stickers, pictograms
- Validation & documentation
- Perform functional tests of the safety measures
- Document evidence of risk assessment and measures
- CE conformity assessment including declaration of conformity (if required)
- Training & commissioning
- Instruct operators and maintenance personnel
- Include safety instructions in the operating instructions
- Ensure ongoing review of the measures