What is this published document about?
Despite improvements in safety over the years, using machinery can still be dangerous. This document will help reduce machine accidents and other adverse health effects from using machines.
Who is this published document for?
- Anyone using machinery
- Local authorities
- Health and Safety Executive
- Mechanical engineering and occupational health and safety institutions
- Society of Operations Engineers and equivalent groups worldwide
Why should you use this published document?
It provides comprehensive guidance on practical measures and techniques that can be used to safeguard machinery operators, maintenance personnel and others.
The guidance deals with issues ranging from risk assessment through safeguarding to maintenance and safe working practices, with examples and illustrations throughout. It also applies to machinery during modification, refurbishment, upgrade or change of use.
What’s changed since the last update?
The document was revised to reflect changes in legislation and the impact of European and international safety standards on existing machinery. The revision brings many technologies and processes up to date. In particular, it updates aspects of:
- Risk assessment
- Guards
- Interlocking and control systems
- Reach distances
