Kettering-based PILZ, has launched a new safety training course which aims to give an understanding of the latest legal and best practice requirements for the use and supply of packaging machinery and continuous handling equipment. The 2-day course first gives a general overview of the European Directive affecting supply of equipment; the UK National Regulations affecting the use of equipment; Risk assessment and reduction and guarding and safety-related control system requirements. It then goes deeper in to the specific C-standards for Packaging Machinery (EN 415 series) and Continuous Handling Equipment (EN 617-20 series). The course is aimed at users of machinery and anyone responsible for redesigning/modifying of integrating these types of machines within factory lines. It would also be beneficial to those responsible for purchasing machines looking to become better informed about the safety requirements of the machines they purchase prior to taking delivery and thereby responsibility for compliance - particularly if sourcing machinery from outside of the EU. For more information, please visit: www.pilz.co.uk, or telephone: 01536 460766
