Standards poster
Pilz has produced a poster of the European Harmonised Standards associated with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the main legislation governing health and safety requirements for machines across Europe.
White paper on functional safety in industrial applications
Sensata Technologies has published a new white paper (What do Industrial Engineers need to know about Functional Safety) that explores how Functional Safety can improve product reliability, reduce manufacturing downtime, and expand export opportunities.
Security at a glance: White paper
New strategies for the safety of plants and machines must take into account both IT security and machinery safety. A Security white paper from Pilz explains how this is possible.
Visual tagging solutions
To avoid the accidents on construction sites that result from unfit equipment, Brady proposes a customisable tag with holder and insert that can help increase legal compliance, workplace safety and inspection efficiency.
Machinery risk guide
Understanding the legislation,
Directives and machinery safety
standards that apply to machinery
and work equipment can be a
difficult task. Combining all the
relevant information needed to
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Half of Britain’s tradespeople drink the night before operating heavy machinery
A new survey has revealed the construction industry’s drinking habits – with shocking results. Over half (54%) of the respondents in the industry said that they have consumed alcohol the night before operating machinery, while over a third (36%) admit to having knowingly driven over the limit.
Pilz launches PUWER Assessment service
Pilz Automation Technology has launched a new PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) Assessment service that aims to provide customers with an efficient yet detailed assessment of their machinery to PUWER.
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