NFPA 79 - Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

NFPA 79: guidelines for ensuring safety

NFPA79 is a standard which sets the minimum requirements for electrical and electronic systems in industrial machinery. It is one of many standards from The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an organization that develops codes and standards to minimize the risk of fire and other hazards.

Compliance with this standard is critical for ensuring worker safety in industrial settings. However, there are many scenarios when equipment may not have had the opportunity to go through the normal certification processes. In these cases, Field Evaluations in the US, and Special Inspections in Canada, are necessary to verify that the equipment is safe for use.

The NFPA79 standard provides guidelines for conducting these field evaluations and covers a wide range of equipment types, including machine tools, packaging machines, assembly machines, material handling equipment, robots, and more. It outlines the procedures for inspecting, testing, and documenting electrical and electronic systems in industrial machinery to ensure they meet safety requirements.

Companies striving to comply with safety standards and keep their workers safe rely on third-party evaluation providers, such as TÜV SÜD. As a leading provider of field evaluation services for industrial machinery and electrical equipment, TÜV SÜD has a team of experienced engineers that can assess your equipment quickly on-site.

How we can help you ensure safety with NFPA 79

You can be assured that when you work with TÜV SÜD you will experience fast response times. We understand that downtime can be costly for you, and every minute counts, therefore our engineers are trained to identify potential hazards quickly while ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.

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