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#1 Posted : 17 September 2004 16:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert S Woods
I’m looking for a company in the West Yorkshire area that can check machinery for CE compliance or against BS standards for guarding. Any help would be appreciated.
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#2 Posted : 20 September 2004 11:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Oliver
Hi Robert,

can you elaborate a little bit more. If you are purchasing machinery be it brand new or second hand, the seller has to ensure it meets current regs (puwer) and also has CE conformity. Look for manufacturers instructions, maintenance manuals etc,for further info.
Paul
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#3 Posted : 20 September 2004 11:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert S Woods
The machinery may have been used by a company from new but purchased before standards were introduced. One example would be a milling machine that has been owned by a client since the 1960s. It is not guarded to the relevant standards and they need advice.
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#4 Posted : 20 September 2004 12:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Your local Trading Standards Service should be able to provide you with details of nearest accredited provider of this Service.
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#5 Posted : 20 September 2004 12:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert S Woods
Thanks Ron very helpful.
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#6 Posted : 20 September 2004 16:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jay Joshi1
There is a "non-approved" list on the DTI website

http://www.dti.gov.uk/strd/misa0304.pdf
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#7 Posted : 21 September 2004 09:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By neil poyznts-powell
Robert,

I would advise that all equipment, even 'brand new' equipmnt bought with a CE/BS mark in place, is subjected to an 'in use' risk assessment. As it is my understanding that a CE/BS mark will not protect your company from legal action in the event of an accident (PUWER).

I can send you copies of the forms I use to carry out the asessment if you want a look.

Regards,

Neil
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#8 Posted : 21 September 2004 09:30:00(UTC)
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Posted By Wayne D Schofield
Neil,
Would you forward a copy of your in use risk assessment to me as this would help my work.
Thank you in advance.
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#9 Posted : 21 September 2004 10:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By neil poyznts-powell
Wayne,

I have sent the files directly to you.

Regards,

Neil
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