Procter Machine Safety Publishes Updated Guide to Machine Safety and Guarding Standards

10/12/2024

Procter Machine Safety is pleased to announce the release of the 14th edition of its highly popular guide to machine safety and guarding standards. This essential resource is available as a free download and is invaluable for professionals such as designers, specifiers, production engineers, health and safety managers, and maintenance managers.

The latest edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect current regulations, standards, and best practices. Key updates include:

  • New HSE Statistics: Updated data on machinery-related fatalities and accidents from the Health and Safety Executive.
  • Regulatory Changes: References to UKCA marking alongside CE marking, with information on the forthcoming EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.
  • Standards Updates: A complete list of the latest designated/harmonised standards and amendments, along with other relevant documents.

The guide also provides refined advice on applying these standards, making it even more accessible and user-friendly. Additionally, the Useful Resources and Further Information sections have been thoroughly revised, offering up-to-date contact details and web links for easy reference.

To download your copy of the updated On Your Guard: A Designer’s Guide to Machinery Guarding Standards, visit the Resources section of our website.

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