Comparison of Legal Requirements: The Machinery Directive vs. the Machinery Regulation
1.2.4.1 Normal stop
Machinery Directive statutory text
1.2.4.1. Normal stop
Machinery must be fitted with a control device whereby the machinery can be brought safely to a complete stop.
Each workstation must be fitted with a control device to stop some or all of the functions of the machinery, depending on the existing hazards, so that the machinery is rendered safe.
The machinery's stop control must have priority over the start controls.
Once the machinery or its hazardous functions have stopped, the energy supply to the actuators concerned must be cut off.
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Machinery Regulation legal text
1.2.4.1. Normal stop
The machinery or related product shall be fitted with a control device whereby the machinery can be brought safely to a complete stop.
Each workstation shall be fitted with a control device to stop some or all of the functions of the machinery or related product, depending on the existing hazards, so that the machinery or related product is rendered safe.
The machinery or related product’s stop control shall have priority over the start controls.
Once the machinery or related product or its hazardous functions have stopped, the energy supply to the actuators concerned shall be cut off.
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