Safety of machinery regarding the requirements of the regulation 2023/1230/EU

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to present the changes resulting from the publication of Regulation 2023/1230/EU in the field of essential requirements for machinery. Design/methodology/approach: As part of the conducted analyses, the changes resulting from the publication of the new Machinery Regulation 2023/1230/EU were summarized and the manufacturers' obligations regarding the conformity assessment process were summarized, as well as the possibilities of supporting work in the field of essential requirements using computer software. Findings: Based on the analyzes carried out, differences in the scope of legal acts were summarized. It was also found that the new regulation's requirements include an additional group of products that the Machinery Directive did not explicitly cover. Research limitation/implications: The conducted analyzes were limited to EU law requirements specified in the Machinery Directive and the regulation. Practical implications: The research carried out may provide important information for manufacturers and employers regarding the changes resulting from the publication of the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230/EU, also adapted to the evolving technological changes. The study also summarizes additional aspects resulting from, among others, taking into account: new definitions, the introduction of a new conformity assessment procedure, third-party participation in the conformity assessment process, and digital instructions. Originality/value: The article refers to the changes resulting from the 2023/1230/EU machinery regulation. Keywords: machinery safety, machinery regulation, machinery, legal requirements. Category of the paper: A review paper.