The New EU Machinery Directive Training
The new EU Machinery Regulation, officially known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, was adopted on June 14, 2023, and replaces the previous Directive 2006/42/EC. The regulation sets out essential health and safety requirements for the design and construction of machinery to ensure a high level of protection for users.
This one-day training provides a first insight and comprehensive overview of the upcoming/revised New EU Machinery Regulation. Designed for professionals in the machinery industry, this course will help you understand the key changes and prepare for compliance.
TÜV SÜD, as the first notified body for the New Machinery Regulations globally, will guide you through the intricacies of the new regulation.
Who Should Attend?
- Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of machinery
- Compliance officers and regulatory affairs professionals
- Quality assurance and control personnel
- Engineers and technical staff involved in machinery design and production
- Any authorized representatives, and other stakeholders involved in the machinery sector who need to understand and comply with the new EU Machinery Regulation
Course Agenda
- Understand the objectives behind the revision and how they aim to improve safety and innovation in machinery. Learn about the fundamental changes and updates from the previous directive and understand the scope of the new regulation and what types of machinery are affected.
- Gain insights into the new regulation's key milestones and implementation schedule and identify important dates for compliance and transition periods.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other economic operators and gain insights into the procedures for ensuring machinery meets the required standards.
- Learn about the new Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) that machinery must comply with and how the new regulation interacts with other EU directives and regulations.
Course Description
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of the new EU Machinery Regulation and its implications
- Be able to identify and implement the necessary steps for compliance
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of different economic operators
- Be familiar with the updated conformity assessment procedures and EHSR
Benefits
The regulation will come into full effect on January 20, 2027, allowing time for manufacturers and other stakeholders to comply with the new requirements.
Methodology
Instructor-led training in a virtual classroom. This means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.
The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.
Learning Assessments
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance from TÜV SÜD Academy.
FAQs
Scope: The new EU Machinery Regulation applies to machinery, interchangeable equipment, safety components, lifting accessories, chains, ropes, webbing, and partly completed machinery. Certain types of equipment, like motor vehicles and specific amusement park machinery, are excluded.
New Technologies: The regulation addresses new technologies such as autonomous mobile machinery, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring that these technologies meet safety standards.
Uniform Application: Unlike the previous directive, this regulation is directly applicable in all EU member states, ensuring uniform implementation and avoiding discrepancies in national laws.
Market Surveillance: It aims to strengthen market surveillance and legal certainty, reducing administrative burdens and increasing trust in new technologies.