The new 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive is in force in Europe from December 29th, 2009 and three safety standards EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061 and EN 954-1 are available for the users.Are you aware of the consequences and opportunities here? Which standard is valid for your area of application?Important amendments in the construction process need to be taken into account, but cost savings are also possible thanks to the new safety standards.
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For details about the most important changes caused by the Machinery Directive and the new safety standards:
New features of the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive in Europe from December 29th, 2009:
The following are affected by the changes to the Machinery Directive:
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For the use of EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 new criteria have been taken in to consideration:
The following users are affected:
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