The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (formerly 98/37/EC) is one of a series of measures introduced under Article 100a of the Treaty of Rome. The Directive provides for a widely applicable framework for safety assessment and even when it is not strictly applicable, it can provide a good basis for risk assessment and documentation in order to demonstrate due diligence on the part of a manufacturer or supplier.
This course will give an overview of the safety requirements of on and offshore wind turbines, and clarify the complexities involved.
Course Topics
- Wind turbines and the Machinery Directive.
- The applicability of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
- Identifying and applying standards.
- Product safety.
- Occupational Safety.
- Supply side and in-service legislation.
- PUWER
- LOLER
- Existing requirements and future changes.
- Responsibilities
Cost £299 + VAT per person (Half Day)
Course Dates
This course is not scheduled but may be arranged by anyone with a specific requirement or interest in the specialist subject area. The minimum number of attendees required to run a course is 3 persons.
Course FAQs
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who needs an understanding of wind turbine safety and the machinery directive. This includes but is not limited to; product designers, manufacturers, managers, importers, purchasers, and quality managers.
Where is this course held?
This course can be held online or in person at our office in Great Hucklow, Get in touch with us today to find out more.
See our available course dates for more information.
What’s included with this course?
By booking this course you will receive:
- A half day’s training on wind turbine safety and the Machinery Directive. This includes how to identify and apply safety standards as well as PUWER and future changes to standards and regulations.
- A certification stating your knowledge on the topic (awarded on completion of the course).
Why choose Conformance?
Conformance is the UK's leading independent specialist in Product Safety, CE Marking and UKCA Marking. For more than 30 years, we have specialised in helping companies, small and large, to meet the regulations that their products are required to comply with in their markets and industries.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our UKCA and CE Marking assessments and training courses.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our UKCA and CE Marking assessments and training courses.