Machinery Directive Services

Safe machinery is machinery that causes no mechanical or electrical danger. It does not overheat or develop high temperatures that could endanger the user, other people or animals. The noise level of safe machinery stays within a permitted range. Manufacturing materials present no danger when safe machinery is used. Safe machinery will not pose any danger of radiation and it is ergonomically designed. The user’s guide and service manual gives details on the correct use and servicing of the machinery.

The safety of machinery is assessed with risk assessment, tests and inspections. A Quality System for the production process will ensure that all manufactured products fulfill the manufacturer’s quality criteria.

The Requirements of the European Union Machinery Directive in Brief

The EU Machinery Directive monitors the safety of machinery. The Directive includes the essential health and safety requirements for machinery and safety components marketed and used within the EEA member states. The manufacturer of machinery or safety components, or his representative, must ensure that the machinery to be produced or assembled fulfills the requirements of the Machinery Directive and any other applicable directives such as the Low-Voltage Directive and the EMC Directive.

Certain machinery requires EC type-examination by a Notified Body (e.g. SGS Fimko). The Notified Body tests the machinery to make sure that it complies with the requirements within the EEA member states. Such products include saws for woodworking, chain saws, surface planing machines, thicknessers for woodworking, circular saws and band saws.

SGS Fimko Ensures the Safety of Your Machinery

Which standards are relevant?

We clarify which directives and standards apply to your product and can make a preliminary inspection at the product development stage.

Risk Assessment, Testing and Inspection

We carry out the risk assessment required by the Machinery Directive and design a testing and inspection scheme for your product. Our skilled and experienced staff carries out the necessary tests, either at SGS Fimko or at the customer’s premises, using our portable measuring equipment.

Statement of Conformity

You will have a Statement of Conformity or Investigation Report based on the testing and inspection for the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.

Technical Construction File

We help you make the technical construction file and ensure that it fulfills the requirements of the directives. We can also keep your documents for the required period. Our services also include updating the technical construction file to reflect changes in the product.

Technical Advice

Our experts give advice and make sure that the service manual and user’s guide fulfill the relevant requirements.

Quality Assurance

Our experienced and skilled auditors give you an impartial view of how well your Quality System work. We can also grant a Quality System Certificate to support your marketing both in Finland and abroad.