We have collected togther the relevant guides and compliance information here for your information, they are largely published by the UK's former Department of Trade and Industry, but we believe they are some of the best guidance notes available in the UK
Its purpose is to help users of the Regulations understand their main features and the circumstances in which they apply.
Those affected by the Regulations should refer to them for a full statement of the legal requirements, and in case of doubt seek legal advice on questions of interpretation.
Achieving the free movement of goods lies at the heart of achieving an open market for business in Europe.
'New Approach' Directives set out 'essential requirements', written in general terms, which must be met before products may be supplied in the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the Community.
The Directives also say how manufacturers are to show that products meet the 'essential requirements'. Products meeting the requirements are to carry CE marking, which should mean that they can be supplied anywhere in the Community.
The new machinery directive comes into force on 29th December 2009 and we have included the latest UK Guidance document for your information.
'New Approach' Directives set out 'essential requirements', written in general terms, which must be met before products may be supplied in the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the Community.
The Directives also say how manufacturers are to show that products meet the 'essential requirements'. Products meeting the requirements are to carry CE marking, which should mean that they can be supplied anywhere in the Community.
The Directives also state how manufacturers should demonstrate that products meet the 'Essential Requirements'. Products meeting these requirements carry CE marking, which means they can be sold anywhere in the European Union.
The Low Voltage Directive is one such Directive. It has been implemented into (consolidated) United Kingdom law by the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 which came into force, subject to certain transitional provisions, on 9 January 1995.
The equipment covered by this Directive should include both apparatus and fixed installations. However, separate provision should be made for each. This is so because, whereas apparatus as such may move freely within the Community, fixed installations on the other hand are installed for permanent use at a predefined location, as assemblies of various types of apparatus and, where appropriate, other devices.
The composition and function of such installations correspond in most cases to the particular needs of their operators.
Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Essential health and safety requirements: equipment, protective systems and safety devices must satisfy the relevant essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex C.
Small quantities of dangerous goods can be found in most workplaces. Whatever they are used for, the storage and use of such goods can pose a serious hazard unless basic safety principles are followed. If you use one particular group of dangerous goods - flammable and explosive substances
- this leaflet will help you to:
• be aware of the hazards of various types of flammable substance;
• be aware of the basic standards which apply to safe handling and storage of flammable substances;
• introduce procedures to prevent accidents and protect people from the hazards of flammable substances;
• find more detailed information when you need it.
General Requirements
Subject to the exclusions described below, the PER make it an offence for a ‘responsible person’ (see page 6) to place on the market, put into service or otherwise supply pressure equipment and assemblies above specified pressure/ volume thresholds unless:
• they are safe;
• they meet essential safety requirements covering design, manufacture and testing;
• they satisfy appropriate conformity assessment procedures and are accompanied by a declaration of conformity; and
• they carry the CE marking and other information in English.
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