Since the entry into force of Royal Decree 1215/1997, industries have had to ensure keep your work equipment in good order. The suitability of machinery to RD1215/97 means, in broad terms, that all machines must comply with health and safety regulations established by it.Therefore, to maintain the operability of your plant and industry, it is necessary to comply with the Law that seeks reduce or eliminate incidents leading to accidents. This is why, to safeguard yourself from legal complications and to strictly follow the rules, you must carry out the adaptation of machinery to RD1215/97.

What is machinery adaptation to Royal Decree 1215/1997?

They are minimum health and safety requirements which are enforced in the use of machinery, ensuring the integrity of the workers who use them. Specifically, these are the measures that must be carried out to adapt machinery, allowing it to function correctly, in accordance with the decree.The law has a global scope in industries of any type, as well as in all equipment that meets the characteristics set out in Royal Decree 1215/97.

Scope

This Royal Decree applies to all equipment, machinery, apparatus, instruments or installations used in a work area. All persons who own a company where machinery of any type is used are subject to compliance with RD1215/97.Similarly, regardless of the date the machinery was put into service, all machines must undergo a risk assessment to reduce or eliminate those risks.

How do I do a risk assessment?

As part of the process of adapting machinery to Royal Decree 1215/97, it must be carried out A risk assessment with an analysis of it:

1. It begins by determining the machine's limits.
2. Identify the risks associated with the operation of this.
3. To estimate the risks identified and their effect on personnel operating the machinery.
4. Assess the risks and consider how they can be eliminated.

Following this, it must be considered whether, with the evaluation and analysis The necessary measures have been taken to eliminate the risk.. If the answer is negative, risk reductions are proposed.However, Not everyone can carry out this risk assessment process.. For the adaptation of machinery to Royal Decree 1215/97, a qualified auditor such as Grupo TICE is the only one who can provide a definitive answer on whether corrective measures are needed.

How do I ensure machinery is compliant with RD1215/97?

Exist companies dedicated to assessing risks and adapting your machinery who have certified personnel to carry out the following activities:

• Risk assessment.
• Generation of a report presenting a machinery adaptation process.
• Coordination of dedicated staff for the effective correction of all non-conformities identified.
• Issuance of a report concerning your conformity with the suitability of machinery in accordance with RD 1215/97.

Furthermore, they provide an advisory service which is also set down in instruction manuals for the Correct use of machinery. This is in the case of lacking the necessary legal documentation.If you need to carry out for your company the Adequacy of machinery to RD1215/97, From Grupo TICE, we can help you with the whole process. Contact us.