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News Release from: Pilz Automation Technology | Subject: Pilz risk assessment service
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2008
Inspection service certifies machine
safety
The consultancy division of Pilz Automation Technology can undertake risk assessments on machines or machine designs in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14121-1:2007.
Formal risk assessment of machinery requires that the person performing the inspection is properly trained The BS EN ISO 14121-1:2007 (Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 1: Principles) British/European/International standard is not mandatory, but is strongly advised
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Typically a risk assessment will be performed when CE marking a machine in accordance with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, but a risk assessment may also be carried out as part of a PUWER assessment (in compliance with the UK's Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) or when machinery or work equipment is being upgraded, modified or interlinked to other machinery.
While some companies have personnel who are competent to perform formal risk assessments on machinery, others need support from consultants.
There are also occasions when companies are busy and do not have the resources available when required, or they may choose to use an independent service provider for this critical task.
The consultancy division of Pilz Automation Technology can undertake risk assessments on machines or machine designs in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14121-1:2007.
Each assessment identifies the hazards present, estimates and evaluates the risks and determines and outlines the measures that may be applied to reduce the risks to acceptable levels.
As part of the risk assessment, the consultants identify applicable standards, regulations and best industry practises, prepare a statement of the machine's limits and examine all hazards throughout the relevant machine lifecycle phases.
If the client requires ongoing support, Pilz can provide engineering services to take the safety concept forward and even supply products to implement a safety-related control and monitoring system.
Alternatively, the client can take the consultants' risk assessment report and carry out the necessary work in-house or work with a third-party supplier or system integrator of their choice.
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