Comparison of Legal Requirements: The Machinery Directive vs. the Machinery Regulation
1.4.3 Special requirements for protective devices
Machinery Directive statutory text
1.4.3. Special requirements for protective devices
Protective devices must be designed and incorporated into the control system in such a way that:
— moving parts cannot start up while they are within the operator's reach,
— persons cannot reach moving parts while the parts are moving, and
— the absence or failure of one of their components prevents starting or stops the moving parts.
Protective devices must be adjustable only by means of an intentional action.
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Machinery Regulation legal text
1.4.3. Special requirements for protective devices
Protective devices shall be designed and incorporated into the control system in such a way that:
(a) moving parts cannot start up while they are within the operator’s reach;
(b) persons cannot reach moving parts while the parts are moving, and
(c) the absence or failure of one of their components prevents starting or stops the moving parts.
Protective devices shall be adjustable only by means of an intentional action.
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