I recently read a press release by UKAS, the UK’s accreditation body, regarding their ongoing discussions with the UK government regarding the impact that BREXIT could have on UK accreditation. As…
Read MoreISO 13849 – 1 Analysis — Part 1: Start with Risk Assessment
This post was updated 2019-07-24 I often get questions from clients about how to get started on Functional Safety using ISO 13849. This article is the first in a series that will…
Read MoreThe Brexit Vote and CE Marking: What’s it going to mean for Canadian Exporters?
Shocked and Amazed by Brexit This morning I am shocked and amazed to learn that one of the founders of the European Union has chosen to leave that Union. Joining the…
Read MoreTesting Emergency Stop Systems
Updated 2020-10-31. DN I’ve had a number of questions from readers regarding testing of emergency stop systems, and particularly with the frequency of testing. I addressed the types of tests that might…
Read MoreRisk Assessment Blunders
Updated 7‑Jul-2014 Recently I read a blog post written by David Cant, called, “Are You Making These Risk Assessment Blunders?”. Writing in the UK, Mr. Cant spoke to some of the common kinds…
Read MoreInterpreting the EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC: An Interview with Ian Fraser
This article was originally published on CEMarking.net. Check out the interview that Han Zuyderwijk of CEMarking.net and I did with Ian Fraser, former Policy Officer at the European Commission responsible for the…
Read MoreQ & A SESSION ON THE MACHINERY DIRECTIVE WITH IAN FRASER
The Guide to the Machinery Directive: Ian Fraser Han Zuyderwijk from CEMarking.net and Doug Nix interview Ian Fraser about the second edition of the Guide to the Machinery Directive. CE…
Read MoreFive things you need to know about CE Marked Wire and Cable
Wire is simple right? Maybe not! Here are the top five things to know when selecting wire and cable products for use in designs that will be CE Marked: Wire…
Read MoreCE Marking Wire and Cable – Necessity or Luxury?
CE Marking of wire and cable is complex for two reasons: There are wire or cable products, like power cord assemblies or pre-made ethernet cables, and then there is the…
Read MoreEmergency stop devices: the risks of installer liability
On the MachineBuilding.net blog today, Alex D’Arcy, Sales Director at Hylec-APL provides some interesting insights into the liabilities associated with the installation of emergency stop devices on machinery. Hylec-APL provides technical…
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