Essentially Minimum Requirements

At almost every meeting (conference, training session, etc.) dedicated to machine safety, where PIP (Polish H&S surveillance body) is involved, an obligatory item on the agenda is a chart illustrating the relationship between minimum and essential requirements. It’s like there was an initial chaos, then essential safety requirements were introduced for …

Repair or replace — upgrading machines today and tomorrow

When it comes to the question in the title, it’s not just about the financial, technical, and organizational aspects. Legal requirements also need to be taken into consideration. What can you do with a machine and when? At every training regarding essential safety requirements for machinery and CE marking, a recurring question is …