Comparison of Legal Requirements: The Machinery Directive vs. the Machinery Regulation
1.4.2.1 Fixed guards
Machinery Directive statutory text
1.4.2.1. Fixed guards
Fixed guards must be fixed by systems that can be opened or removed only with tools.
Their fixing systems must remain attached to the guards or to the machinery when the guards are removed.
Where possible, guards must be incapable of remaining in place without their fixings.
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Machinery Regulation legal text
1.4.2.1. Fixed guards
Fixed guards shall be fixed by systems that can be opened or removed only with tools.
Their fixing systems shall remain attached to the guards or to the machinery or related product when the guards are removed.
Where possible, guards shall be incapable of remaining in place without their fixings.
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