The most common non-conformities in the area of machine safety and methods of their elimination – non-mechanical hazards

Abstract

This article presents the author's experience gathered during audits in the area of machine safety in the field of repeated non-compliances and errors occurring on machines, production lines and machine assemblies. The purpose of this article is to familiarize machine designers with safety requirements that are often neglected and to indicate to users purchasing machines what requirements should be taken into account when placing an order. This article focuses on non-conformities regarding non-mechanical hazards.