Updated guidance on machinery safety is now available free to download from the Laidler Associates website.

The latest edition of ‘A practical guide to machinery safety’ covers the latest information on such legislation as the EMC and Low Voltage Directives, as well as the most recent changes to the Machinery Directive. It also covers risk assessment and hazard analysis, and step-by-step advice on CE marking and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).



Commenting on the updates to the guide, Paul Laidler, of Laidler Associates, said, “Things have moved on since the first publication of this guide, and the response that we have received regarding its usefulness to those dealing with machinery safety has been really positive.

“As before, the guide aims to benefit both machine builders and end users and, because both sides need a good understanding of the legislation and processes surrounding machinery safety, this guide will help bridge the gap in understanding between the two.”



As well as featuring information about what to look for in a pre-purchase audit, and a section on different types of electrical safety products, the guide also features forms, charts and checklists that can be used to conduct a machinery safety inspection.

The guide can be download from www.laidler.co.uk  Hard copies are available on request.