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Introduction
Product saftey is ensuring correct prossess are used to conform with the associated legislation each specific piece of equipment falls within.
Market surviellance is carried out by HSENI to ensure products which are being used / manufactured within our market places are compliant to the legislation and safe for use.
The Product Safety Team focus on legislation concerned with the design, manufacture and supply of new products, including:
- Designing and building for safety
- Assessing product conformity
- Demonstrating product compliance
- Providing users with relevant information
Most new products come within the scope of one or more regulations and Directives, all have a common requirement for Conformity marking. However, some work equipment that is not powered or used to lift - such as hand tools, racking and ladders - does not come within the scope of these regulations and must not be Conformity marked.
Instead these products must meet section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The legislation can be found at the following link:
Who needs to comply with the legislation?
All equipment which is used in the industrial setting within Northern Ireland must comply with the associated legislation the equipment falls under, even if it is built and used by yourself.
What is the legislation?
Machinery Directive
Directive description
Harmonize safety standards on the marketplace within the EEA ensuring a high level of safety for workers and consumers.
Equipment description
A device or mechanisim using energy (not powered by human or animal) to achive a desired outcome.
More information
For more information please see the following link:
- Link
Machinery Directive
Directive description
Harmonize safety standards on the marketplace within the EEA ensuring a high level of safety for workers and consumers.
Equipment description
A device or mechanisim using energy (not powered by human or animal) to achive a desired outcome.
More information
For more information please see the following link:
- Link
Technical files
For specific information on technical files please see the link below:
For further information on the supply and design of new products please see the article pages listed below.