CE Marking. Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC

Machinery Safety Consulting and Risk Assessment

We provide consulting services in the field of machine safety and conduct risk assessments of equipment in accordance with applicable European Union and Republic of Lithuania legislation. We help manufacturers, importers, and companies ensure that equipment complies with safety requirements and is used safely in the workplace.

Services Offered

Risk Assessment

• Risk assessment in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 12100 standard.
• Identification of hazards, risk assessment, and determination of measures to eliminate and reduce risks.

Establishing Machine Safety Requirements

• Identification of applicable machinery safety directives and regulations.
• Consultations on mandatory conformity assessment procedures.

Evaluation of Documentation and Labeling

• Analysis of the technical documentation provided by the manufacturer.
• Assessment of conformity documentation, labeling, and information intended for users in accordance with the requirements of applicable legislation.

Conformity Assessment of Equipment

• Assessment of equipment in accordance with the minimum safety requirements set forth in Annex 1 of the General Provisions on the Use of Work Equipment.

Training for Specialists

We organize training sessions for company employees on the following topics:

• Equipment marking and CE marking;
• hazard identification and risk assessment;
• risk elimination and mitigation;
• other practical issues related to machine safety.

Legal Regulation of Machine Safety

The essential safety requirements for manufacturers of machinery are set forth in the Technical Regulation “Machinery Safety”, which transposes the requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC into Lithuanian law, as well as in other national legislation, machine safety standards, and technical regulations.

This regulation applies to manufacturers of equipment and their authorized representatives and stipulates that new work equipment placed on the European Union market or put into service for the first time must:

• comply with the established safety requirements;
• not to pose a risk to human health and safety;
• be marked with the CE mark.

Use of Work Equipment in Lithuania

In Lithuania, the minimum occupational safety and health requirements applicable to work equipment and its use in the workplace are established by the General Provisions on the Use of Work Equipment.

It is important to note that:

• All work equipment put into service after these provisions take effect must comply with the requirements of the directives and regulations in force at that time;
• Such equipment must be accompanied by documentation certifying its compliance.

It is also important to note that work equipment manufactured for personal use (homemade) must also comply with the safety requirements applicable to it at the time of manufacture.

CE Marking and Manufacturer Liability

When placing equipment (machinery) on the market, manufacturers must ensure that all applicable requirements are identified and met. The CE marking confirms that the manufacturer has assessed and met the essential health and safety requirements during the design and manufacturing processes.

The manufacturer or its authorized representative is responsible for:

• the performance of the conformity assessment procedure for the device;
• preparation of technical documentation (technical files);
• the preparation of a conformity document (e.g., an EC/EU Declaration of Conformity);
• CE marking of the product.