Where Mandatory Safety Requirements Come From

Sources

Explicit clauses in laws and regulations, and mandatory national or regional standards. Voluntary standards describe good practice but are not, by themselves, a legal obligation.

Typical content

Mechanical guarding, electrical safety, emergency stop and safety circuits, limit and overload protection, warning signs and instructions.

Working method

Build a compliance list at project start with the clause reference, the method of compliance and the responsible person, then verify item by item at acceptance.