Answer: The term safety assessment does not appear explicitly in the text of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. According to our definition, it is a document that examines safety outside of traditional technical documentation. Manufacturers are contractually and civilly obligated to deliver a safe solution. If gaps exist in harmonized standards or if operating conditions deviate from the norm, the safety assessment serves as technical proof of your diligence. It protects you when the legal and normative framework does not provide a clear answer. A typical example is the assessment of interfaces between autonomous transport systems and various load transfer stations in the operating environment.

Our Service: We create a comprehensive safety assessment for you as a supplementary document to the technical documentation. We identify the requirements that arise from the specific installation situation or the process conditions. We provide you with written proof that you have assessed possible risks beyond the standard scope. This allows you to minimize liability risks in complex project situations.

Answer: A safety assessment is necessary whenever external factors influence the safety of the machinery, that are not covered in the standard risk assessment. This applies to interfaces with conveyor technology on site, integration into existing safety concepts of the operator, or use in extreme environments. A separate assessment is also required for customer requirements that deviate from the norm.

Our Service: We analyze your project situation neutrally and expertly. We clarify whether a safety assessment is necessary or whether standard processes are sufficient. We clearly define the interfaces between your scope of delivery and the conditions at the site. We evaluate risks that arise from the combination of various factors and define measures to reduce these risks.

Answer: A risk assessment refers to the specific machinery and its inherent characteristics such as mechanics and control systems. The safety assessment looks outward. It evaluates the interaction of the machinery with its environment. While a risk assessment usually results in technical protective measures on the machinery, a safety assessment often results in requirements for the operator. These requirements include floor markings, organizational access rules, or adjustments to the building infrastructure.

Our Service: We clearly separate the two spheres to clarify responsibilities. In the risk assessment, we secure your product. In the safety assessment, we define the requirements for the installation site. We formulate clear specifications for the end customer regarding structural or organizational requirements that must be met so that your machinery is operated safely.

Answer: The content varies greatly and depends on the individual case. Typical topics include examining escape routes around the plant, analyzing media connections, evaluating traffic routes, and checking interfaces to higher-level control systems. Examining cybersecurity aspects in the specific network environment of the customer can also be part of such an extended analysis.

Our Service: We go through your project with our eyes wide open. We use checklists and experience to identify sources of danger that are not visible in the CAD model. We look at the processes surrounding the machinery. We systematically document the interactions between your technology and the environment and how these are resolved in terms of safety.

Answer: Since there are no legal requirements regarding the format, uncertainty often exists in this regard. However, the document must be structured, comprehensible, and complete. It should be based on recognized methods, while focusing on the interfaces and environmental conditions. Mere photographic documentation or an informal report is usually not sufficient to serve as exonerating evidence in the event of damage.

Our Service: We have developed a proven structure for safety assessments that fits seamlessly into your existing documentation. We use professional templates that systematically query the interfaces. Regardless of the specific solution involved, you receive a clear document that breaks down complex relationships in an understandable way and prioritizes measures.