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Directives are comparable with
laws. Among others, the EC
machinery directive is applicable
for machine construction.
The primary aim of the EC
machinery directive is to specify
basic health and safety
requirements in relation to
the design and construction
of machines. The CE mark
indicates compliance with the
machinery directive.
Harmonised standards provide
assistance in complying with
the EC machinery directive.
Harmonised standards are listed
in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.
Applying these results in what is
known as the “presumption of
conformity”, which reinforces
the legal security of operators
and manufacturers.
Basic safety requirements in the manufacturing industry
As part of the development of the single European market, the directives for
machine construction in the manufacturing industry were harmonised.
Manufacturers
Operators
Harmonised European standards
National legal provisions
Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC
e.g. machines
Responsibility
“Health and Safety” Framework Directive
89/391/EEC
Article 137, EC treaty (safety at work)
Free movement of goods in Europe
Article 95, EC treaty (free movement of goods)
Machinery Directive
98/37/EC
2006/42/EC
“Use of work equipment”
single directive 86/655/EEC