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Machinery Directive - Directive 2006/42/EC

Name: Machinery Directive - Directive 2006/42/EC

This act is crucial for ensuring the safety and health of users of machinery within the EU. It establishes essential health and safety requirements that machinery must meet before being placed on the market. By harmonizing these standards across Member States, the Directive reduces barriers to trade and enhances consumer protection.

Target Audience:

  • Manufacturers of Machinery
  • Consumers and Workers
  • Member State Authorities

Key Points:

  • Essential Health and Safety Requirements The Directive outlines the need for machinery to comply with essential health and safety requirements, ensuring that risks are minimized and safety is maximized for users.
  • Market Surveillance It emphasizes the importance of market surveillance in ensuring that the provisions of the Directive are effectively enforced across Member States.
  • Manufacturer Responsibility Manufacturers are held accountable for certifying the conformity of their machinery to the Directive's requirements and must conduct risk assessments.
  • CE Marking The Directive stipulates that the CE marking is the only recognized symbol of conformity, providing assurance of compliance with the essential requirements.
  • Adaptation to Technological Changes It allows for the incorporation of advancements in technology, requiring that safety standards reflect the state of the art in design and construction.
  • Exclusions and Transitional Arrangements Certain machinery, such as firearms, are excluded, and transitional arrangements are provided for those products that do not yet meet the new standards.
  • Penalties for Non-Compliance The Directive mandates that Member States establish penalties for violations of its provisions, promoting adherence and accountability.
  • Collaboration with European Standardisation It encourages cooperation with standardization organizations to develop harmonized standards for machinery safety.
  • Construction Site Hoists The Directive includes specific provisions applicable to construction site hoists to ensure safety in their use.
  • Consumer Protection It mandates that machinery intended for consumer use must be designed taking into account the needs and safety of non-professional operators.

Related Regulations or Articles:

  • Directive 95/16/EC on lifts The 2006/42 Directive amends Directive 95/16/EC and clarifies distinctions in the scope of coverage for lifting machinery, ensuring comprehensive safety regulations across similar equipment.

Reference URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32006L0042

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