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EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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from a SAPEM internal training course)
Q.
What is the European Directive 2006/42/EC ?
A.
A legal requirement for all countries in the European Community
   
The purpose of which is the safety and health of individuals
   
Which defines the basic safety requirements for machinery
   
Which is explicitly applicable to lifting (appendix I.4)
Q.
What are these basic requirements ?
A.
   
To design and build machines so that they securely ensure their functions
   
To take into account improper uses that can be reasonably foreseen
   
To eliminate or reduce risks
   
To take the necessary protection measures vis-à-vis the risks that cannot be eliminated
   
To inform the users (instructions, training) of the residual risks, including those related to
      
improper use
Q.
Isn’t it enough to meet the standards ?
A.
No - Directive 2006/42/EC goes beyond that
   
In the SAPEM professions each case is special
   
The standards cannot take into account all cases, especially those concerning improper use
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They define the minimum requirements, which are not necessarily sufficient
   
Meeting the “harmonized” standards (European standards) only gives a presumption of conformity to the Directive 2006/42/EC
Q.
What is SAPEM’s approach to meet the Directive 2006/42/EC ?
A.
   
Working in close relation with the customers to thoroughly analyse the problems
   
Using its experience which is very important for determining the risks, notably those related to incorrect use of products
   
Incorporating the notion of risk at the design stage
   
Controlling production and quality
   
Providing information about the product to ensure safe use
Q.
How does the Directive affects our way of working ?
A.
In many important ways – Directive 2006/42/EC
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Makes the company liable when we write the “CE” statement of conformity
   
Makes each one of us responsible
   
Forces us to be close to our customers so that together we can improve safety
   
Forces us to be extremely rigorous
   
Forces us to continuously make improvements
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