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Regulations and standards

Manufacturers and operators of technical equipment and products are responsible

in minimizing the risk from plants, machines and other technical equipment corres-

ponding to state--of--the--art technology. Regulations and standards are essential

documents that define the minimum requirements to minimize risks. By maintaining

these minimum requirements, the company erecting a plant or a manufacturer of a

machine or a piece of equipment can prove that they have fulfilled their obligation

to exercise care and diligence.

Safety systems are designed to minimize potential hazards for both people and the

environment by means of suitable technical equipment, without restricting industrial

production and the use of machines more than necessary. Protection of man and

the environment is to be standardized using internationally harmonized safety stan-

dards. Further, unfair competition due to different local requirements is to be avoi-

There are different concepts and requirements in the various regions and countries

of the world when it comes to ensuring the appropriate degree of safety. The legis-

lation and the requirements of how and when proof is to be given and whether

there is an adequate level of safety are just as different as the assignment of

responsibilities.

For manufacturers of machines and companies that erect plants and systems it is

important that the local legislation and regulations always apply for that country

where the machine or plant is being operated. For instance, the control system of a

machine, that is to be used in the US, must fulfill the local US requirements even if

the machine manufacturer (OEM) is based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

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