Scheduled Courses
Scheduled courses are a cost effective solution for companies looking to increase their general knowledge of the CE marking process and the requirements of the most common directives. They are best suited to companies who want to train 1 - 3 members of staff.
The format of scheduled courses is a full day with several sessions including plenty of time for your questions, as well as a take-away information pack and a USB stick of the core presentation material.
Click on a title for more information on each course
2013
Buying Machinery: Safety Compliance
May 28th, Great Hucklow
Anyone involved in the purchase of machinery needs to have an understanding of the CE marking requirements so that they can specify their machinery correctly, include relevant contract clauses with purchase orders, check that all documentation is present and correct, and to ensure that they are meeting their workplace safety obligations Safety-Related Control Systems for Machinery - EN ISO 13849
June 14th, Great Hucklow
Where machinery uses control systems to reduce risk to the operators, they need to be specified and designed appropriately. The procedure and requirements to achieve an appropriate design is described in the international standard EN ISO 13849-1. This course will explain the requirements of the standard, and is suitable for both project managers, importers and purchasers, who need to know what to specify to their suppliers, as well as control system designers and engineers who are responsible for designing safety-related control systems. The Construction Products Regulations
June 26th, Great Hucklow
The Construction Products Regulation came into force in early 2012, replacing the Construction Products Directive. Any construction product manufactured after July 2013 will need to be CE marked - in the UK this requirement was voluntary under the CPD. This course will explain the changes, including the sustainable use of natural resources, the Declaration of Performance and the increased responsibility of distributors. The Pressure Equipment Directive
July 10th, Aberdeen
The Pressure Equipment Directive covers all pressure vessels, piping safety accessories and pressure accessories. Due to the application of this type of equipment, it is vital that these products are correctly CE marked, and this course will explain the process in detail. You will learn who should take responsibility, how to find and apply standards, what documentation you need to produce, and the role of Notified Bodies. ATEX Compliance and Risk Assessments
July 11th, Aberdeen
The ATEX Directive applies to mechanical or electrical equipment used in explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres. It is obviously very important that this type of equipment is safe to use, and this in-depth course will take you through the CE and Ex marking process in detail. You will gain an understanding of the requirements, including the various options for ensuring equipment is safe, and how to carry out a risk assessment for this type of equipment. CE marking Electrical Equipment
July 18th, Great Hucklow
There are a variety of directives and regulations relating to electrical and electronic equipment, which you should be familiar with if you are involved in the manufacture or importation of such products. This course will explain who is responsible for CE marking, and what should be done to carry out the process correctly, as well as looking into the directives and standards involved. PUWER and Site Safety
Aug 14th, Great Hucklow
Anyone who uses machinery that pre-dates the CE marking requirements or is responsible for the safety of machinery once it enters service should have an understanding of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). This course will show you how to carry out your own assessments, and how to tell if suppliers and contractors are properly fulfilling their legal and contractual obligations. PUWER and Offshore Equipment
Sept 9th, Aberdeen
This course aims to provide an understanding of the requirements of offshore equipment, including where the requirements come from, how to identify them and how to apply them. We will examine the issues concerning product and occupational safety, and the responsibilities of both suppliers and employers, as well as the procedures involved in assessing equipment on- and off-shore. Wind Turbine Safety
Sept 20th, Great Hucklow
The safety of wind turbines both on- and off-shore is an important issue, but the requirements are currently under review and can seem complex to apply. During this course we will discuss the role of standards, and review the existing requirements and future changes. We will look at product and occupational safety, and both supply side and in-service legislation, including the requirements of PUWER and LOLER. Medical Machinery and Electro-medical Equipment
Oct 24th, Great Hucklow
All medical devices have strict safety requirements, for obvious reasons, and this course takes a detailed look at the obligations for medical machinery and electro-medical products such as powered beds, patient hoists and powered wheelchairs. We will cover who is responsible, how to apply standards, engaging Notified Bodies, risk management and the documentation that needs to be produced. Environmental Directives
Nov 14th, Great Hucklow
The EcoDesign, RoHS, WEEE and REACH directives are potentially applicable to all manufacturers and importers, especially those dealing with electrical equipment. However, many people are unaware of their responsibilities in this area, and risk enforcement action by ignoring the regulations. This course will clarify your legal obligations and guide you through the requirements, including the latest updates in this rapidly developing field, such as RoHS2, which comes into force in January 2013. Suggest a Course! - If you have an interest which isn't covered by any of these courses, write to us and suggest a course.
Tailored Training
Tailored courses are built to meet the specific needs of a particular client and are the preferred option if you need to train more than three of your staff, or if you have some very specific product related issues which you'd like to examine in more depth.
Tailored training usually takes place at the client's site and we will ask you for examples of your specific product issues so we can ensure these are covered during the session.
Courses are based on a modular structure and clients can select the modules which cover their particular interests. We will also adjust the content of these modules on the basis of dialogue with the client in advance of the course.
The following four overall course structures meet most client needs but please contact us if you think you need something different:
Option 1: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and assessment training based on a sample product
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
• Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Product assessment
• Assessment of a sample of client's product used as the basis of training client staff in the use of checklists and standards
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report of non compliances identified in sample product, including draft Declaration of Conformity and advice on technical file content
Option 2: Full day: Powerpoint presentation , Q&A and factory tour
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
• Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Factory tour and examination of client's specific equipment/procedures
• On-site visit to manufacturing and design facilities to discuss current practice and procedures and how this needs to be updated to reflect the requirements for CE marking, including discussion of likely resource requirements.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
Option 3: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and discussions at Conformance offices
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
•Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Review/discussion of client documentation and procedures
• Review client's Declaration of Conformity, technical file and control of production procedures to ensure up-to-date references to standards and compliance with guidance, Recommendations for Use.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
Option 4: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and exercises at client's site
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
•Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Exercise(s) based on client projects/products
• We will split the trainees up into groups of 3 - 5 people and set them exercises to test the knowledge gained in the morning session and give them an opportunity to apply what they have learned to your company's CE marking problems. Our trainer will be on hand to facilitate the workshop and answer questions. A roundup session at the end of the day will allow trainees to share what they have learned and ask further questions.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
The following modules are available (please click on a title to see more details):
General Introduction to CE marking
• European single market
• Legislative structure
• Enforcement and penalties
• New Approach Directives
• Responsibilities of various parties
- Manufacturer
- Importer/retailer
- Users
• Common requirements
- EHSRs
- Documentation
- Declaration
• Standards
- Creation
- Structure
- Selection
- Application
• Notified bodies
• Technical File
- Content
- Storage
- Delivery
• Declaration of Conformity
- Signatories
- Liability
• Production control
• Foreseeable misuse
• Workplace safety vs. single market directives
- Article 100a
- PUWER
• Military exclusion
• Resources
• Questions and answers
Electromagnetic compatability (EMC)
• History/background
• Scope of application (equipment, systems, apparatus and components)
• Exclusions
• CE-mark, e-mark and E-mark
• Standards and EMC assessment
• EMC phenomena and environment
• Testing/Notified Body involvement
• Likely risk factors
• EMC assessment
• Functional EMC safety
• Fixed installations
• Technical documentation
R+TTE
• History/background
• Scope of application (definition of TTE, broadcast receivers, aero/maritime applications)
• Exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• Notified Body involvement
• Operator licensing and non-harmonised frequency allocation
Low Voltage Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Safety standards
• Testing and conformity assessment
Machinery Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• EHSRs
• Principles of safety integration
• Control system reliability
• Declaration of Incorporation
• Global conformity assessment for combined machinery and installations
• Differences between the old and new Directives
Medical Directive
• Scope of application, definitions of medical devices
• Exclusions
• Device classification
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• Self-certification, measuring and sterility
• Notified Body involvement
• Authorised Representative, registration with MHRA
• Product efficacy and clinical trials
• Vigilance procedure
• Product marking
• Declaration of Conformity
• Technical documentation
• Differences between the old and new Directives
ATEX Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, definition of explosive atmosphere
• Exclusions
• Relationship with other directives including ATEX Worker Directive
• Equipment classification (gas, dust, mining)
• Hazardous area classification
• Standards
• Notified Body involvement
• Product marking
• Declaration of Conformity
Pressure Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, definition of equipment and accessories
• Exclusions
• Simple Pressure Vessels Directive
• Relationship with other directives
• Equipment classification
• Standards
• Attestation modules
• Notified Body involvement
• Written procedures, NDT, welding, final inspection/test
• Product marking
Construction Products Directive
• Scope of application
• Countries where the CPD applies
• Relationship with Building Regulations
• Standards
• Type testing and Notified Bodies
• Marking and declaration of performance
• Declaration of Conformity
Noise Emissions of Outdoor Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, list 1 and list 2 machines
• Noise marking and noise limits
• Noise measurement procedures
• Notified Body involvement
• Declaration of Conformity
• Conformity of Production and regular re-assessment
Toy Safety Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Definition of a toy
• Relationship with other directives (esp. ‘grey area’ products)
• Safety standards
• Conformity assessment and Notified Body testing
• Technical File
General Product Safety Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Enforcement and penalties
• ‘Safety’ and applicable standards
• Obligations for suppliers, producers, distributors
• Exchange of information
Environmental Directives ( WEEE & RoHS, EUP)
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship between directives
• Banned substances
• Documentation
• Testing for banned substances
• Obligations for suppliers, producers, distributors
• Producer registration
• Requirements in other member states
• Framework requirement and 'lots'
• Proposed developments and current activity
If you would like to discuss your company's training needs and the development of a tailored training course, please contact us.
Compact Courses
Have you already attended one of our training sessions? Do you need to know more about a specific standard?
Compact courses are short-track courses designed to get you to the heart of a subject you may already know something about but need to know more; or perhaps you just need a compressed and issue-focused course.
These two and four hour courses are focused on a particular aspect of machinery design and the associated standards. They can be booked as a single session, or combined with other modules to form a full day.
Click on a title for more information on each course.
2013
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fluid power (based on EN ISO 4413, EN ISO 4414) (2 hours)
- Significant hazards
- Basic design requirements
- Operational requirements
- Operating environment
- Installation, use and maintenance
- Requirements for components and controls
- Verification of safety requirements
- Information for use Guards and interlocks (EN ISO 13857, EN 953/EN ISO 14119, EN 1088) (2 hours)
- Risk assessments
- Safety distances to prevent access by upper and lower limbs
- Fixed guards
- Moveable and adjustable guards
- Control guards
- Maintenance
- Types of interlocks Ladders and machinery access (EN ISO 14122, EN 547) Hazards (4 hours)
- Working platforms and walkways
- Stairways, stepladders and guardrails
- Fixed ladders
- Fall protection devices
- Required size of access openings
Electrical installations (EN 60204, EN 60439, BS 7671) (4 hours)
- Heating and ventilation equipment
- Power supplies and isolation
- Shock prevention
- Protection of equipment
- Equipotential bonding
- Control circuits
- Conductors and cables
- Wiring regulations
- Markings and warning signs
- Switchgear and controlgear assemblies
- Service conditions
- Design and construction
- Busways
Marking, signs and warning (EN 61310, 92/58/EC, ISO 7000, IEC 60417) (2 hours)
- Visual, acoustic and tactile signals
- Coding of signals
- Marking for identification
- Marking for safe use
- Actuators
- Graphical symbols
Instruction manuals (ISO 82079 and other standards) (2 hours)
- Mandatory content
- Presentation
- Consideration of different types of user
- Layout
- Delivery
- Work procedures
Noise measurement and declarations (ISO 3744, ISO 11688, ISO 4871) (2 hours)
- Determination of sound power levels
- Location and operation of noise source during testing
- Microphone positions
- Measurement uncertainty
- Design practices
Ergonomics, man-machine interface, displays and actuators (EN 614, EN13861, EN 894, EN 842 etc.) (4 hours)
- Ergonomic design principles
- Body dimensions, strength, posture and movement
- Work task design
- Hazard analysis and risk estimation
- Environmental conditions
- Human-machine systems
- Visual displays
- Auditory displays
- Tactile displays
- Control actuators
- Location and arrangement of displays and controls
- Visual danger signs
Integration of co-ordinated machinery (ISO 16111) (2 hours)
- Definition of co-ordinated machinery
- Installation of complete integrated plant
- Risk assessment
- Supplier documentation requirements
- Incorporation of partly completed machinery into existing plant
- Modifications to existing machinery and equipment
Control reliability (EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061, EN 61511) (4 hours)
- Design principles
- Risk reduction
- Software requirements
- Safety functions
- Validation
- Electrical control systems
- Modifications
Use of protection devices (EN ISO 13855, EN 61496) (2 hours)
- Calculating system stopping performance and stopping distances
- Positioning of pressure-sensitive mats or floors
- Electro-sensitive protective equipment
- Markings
- Accompanying information
Suggest a Course! - If you have an interest which isn't covered by any of these courses, write to us and suggest a course.
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