Safety signage on work equipment according to RD 1215/1997: technical criteria and types of signage
Safety signage in industry: necessary, but not always sufficient In many industrial environments, there is a common tendency to resolve a risk by placing a signal before analyzing whether it is really appropriate to do so. This practice, while quick and seemingly effective, is technically insufficient. Signage can create a misleading sense of risk control […]
Retrofitting of industrial machinery: Turnkey projects
Introduction In modern industry, ensuring the safety of industrial machinery, workers and complying with current regulations is an unavoidable priority. Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, together with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Royal Decree 1215/1997, establish clear requirements to protect those who operate or interact with industrial machinery. However, retrofitting a machine is not just about installing […]