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Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery products
Amendments (43)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
1. The manufacturer of a machinery product or his or her authorised representative shall ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in order to determine the health and safety requirements, which apply to the machinery product. The machinery product shall then be designed and constructed to prevent andor minimise all relevant risks, taking into account the results of the risk assessment.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
By the iterative process of risk assessment and risk reduction referred to in the first subparagraph, the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative shall:
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) eliminate the hazards or sufficiently reduce the risks associated with these hazards by application of protective measures, in the order of priority established in section 1.1.2(b).
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2
Annex III – point 2
2. The obligations laid down by the essential health and safety requirements only apply when the corresponding hazard exists for the machinery product in question when it is used under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative or in foreseeable abnormal situations. However, the principles of safety integration established in section 1.1.2 and the obligations concerning marking of machinery products and instructions referred to in sections 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 apply in all cases.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point a
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point a
(a) A machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that it is fit for its function, and can be operated, adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions foreseen but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. The aim of protective measures shall be to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifetimcycle of the machinery product including the phases of transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point b – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point b – introductory part
(b) In selecting the most appropriate methods, the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative shall apply the following principles, in the order given:
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point e
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – point e
(e) A mMachinery product shall be designed and constructed in such a way that it is possible for the user to test the safety functions, and the machinery product shall be supplied with all the special equipment and accessories, and where appropriate, with the description of specific functional test procedures,must be supplied with all the special equipment and accessories essential to enable it to be tested, adjusted, maintained and used safely.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.5 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.5 – paragraph 2
During the transportation of the machinery product and/or its component parts, there shall be no possibility of sudden movements or of hazards due to instability as long as the machinery product and/or its component parts are handled in accordance with the instructions.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) adapting the human-machinery product interface to the foreseeable characteristics of the operators, including with respect to a machinery product with intended fully or partially evolving behaviour or logic that is designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.7 – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.7 – paragraph 1
The operating position shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid any risk due to exhaust gases and/or lack of oxygen.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.7 – paragraph 3
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.7 – paragraph 3
Where appropriate, the operating position shall be fitted with an adequate cabin designed, constructed and/or equipped to fulfil the above requirements. The exit shall allow rapid evacuation. Moreover, when applicable, an emergency exit shall be provided in a direction which is different from the usual exit.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.9 – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.9 – paragraph 1
The machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that the connection to it of another device, via any feature of the connected device itself or via any remote device that communicates with the machinery product does not lead to aprevent or minimise sufficiently all relevant risks of hazardous situations.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.9 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.9 – paragraph 2
A hardware component for connection that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant health and safety requirements shall be designed so that it is adequately protected against accidental or intentional corruption. The machinery product shall, where relevant and feasible, collect evidence of a legitimate or illegitimate intervention in the hardware component where. This requirement does not include detection of hardware manipulation.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they can withstand, where appropriate to the circumstances and the risks, the intended operating stresses and intended and unintended external influences, including malicious attempts from third partiespredictable misuse to create a hazardous situation;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – point f
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 4
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 4
Where a risk of rupture or disintegration remains despite the measures taken, the parts concerned shall be mounted, positioned and/or guarded in such a way that any fragments will be contained, preventing hazardous situations.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.7 – paragraph 5
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.1 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.1 – paragraph 2
The safety objectives set out in Directive 2014/35/EU shall apply to a machinery product. However, the obligations concerning conformity assessment and the placing on the market and/or putting into service of a machinery product with regard to electrical risks are governed solely by this Regulation.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.4 – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.4 – paragraph 1
Errors likely to be made when fitting or refitting certain parts, which could be a source of risk, shall be made impossible by the design and construction of such parts or, failing this, by information given on the parts themselves and/or their housings. The same information shall be given on moving parts and/or their housings where the direction of movement needs to be known in order to avoid a risk.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.13 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.13 – paragraph 2
Where a risk cannot be eliminated, the machinery product shall be so equipped that hazardous materials and substances can be contained, captured, evacuated, precipitated by water spraying, filtered or treated by another equally effective method. In cases where the use of external devices are not feasible, information on the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be provided in the operating instructions.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – paragraph 2
By way of exception, the maintenance instructions intended for use by specialised personnel mandated by the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative may be supplied in only one official language of the Union which the specialised personnel understand.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – paragraph 4 – point c
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) be presented in a format that makes it is possible for the end user to download the instructions over the entire lifecycle of the machinery product and save them on an electronic device so that he or she can access them at all times, in particular during a breakdown of the machine. This requirement also applies to a machinery product where the instruction manual is embedded in the software of the machinery product. General principles for the drafting of instructions
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – point 1.7.4.2 – point 1 – point c
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – point 1.7.4.2 – point 1 – point c
(c) the EU declaration of conformity, or a document setting out the contents of the EU declaration of conformity, showing the particulars of the machinery product, not necessarily including the serial number and the signature, or the internet address where the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed. over the entire lifecycle of the machinery product;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – point 1.7.4.2 – point 1 – point w
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1.7 – point 1.7.4 – point 1.7.4.2 – point 1 – point w
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
2.2. PORTABLE HAND-HELD AND/OR HAND-GUIDED MACHINERY
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Portable hand-held and/or hand-guided machinery shall:
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) present no risks of accidental starting and/or continued operation after the operator has released the handles. Equivalent steps shall be taken if this requirement is not technically feasible;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) have a device or a connected exhaust system, with an extraction connection outlet or equivalent system to capture or reduce emissions of hazardous substances. This requirement does not apply where its application would result in the creation of a new risk, where the main function of the machinery is the spraying of hazardous substances and to emissions of internal combustion engines. The handles of portable machinery shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to make starting and stopping straightforward. Machinery may be equipped only with a connection for an exhaust system if they are intended for operation with existing exhaust systems. In situations where the use of external devices are not feasible, information on the use of appropriate personal protective equipment must be provided in the instructions.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The instructions shall give the following information concerning vibrations, expressed as acceleration (m/s2), and transmitted by portable handheld and hand- guided machinery:
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the vibration total value from continuous vibrations to which the hand- arm system is subjected, if it exceeds 2.5 m/s2. Where this value does not exceed 2.5 m/s2, this must be mentioned;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the uncertainty of bothis measurements.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 2
These values referred to in the first subparagraph shallmust be either be those actually measured for the machinery in question or those established on the basis of measurements in respect of ataken for technically comparable machinery product, which is representative of the state of the artmachinery to be produced.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 3
If harmonised standards or technical specifications adopted by the Commission in accordance with Article 17(3) cannot beare not applied, the vibration data shallmust be measured using the most appropriate measurement code for the machinery.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – point 2.2.1.1 – paragraph 4
The operating conditions during measurement and the methods used for measurement, or the reference of the harmonised standard applied, shallmust be specified.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 3
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 4
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.3 – paragraph 6
Annex III – Part 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.3 – paragraph 6
Amendment 132 #
Machinery, lifting accessories and their components shall be capable of withstanding the stresses to which they are subjected during their lifetimcycle, both in and, where applicable, out of use, under the installation and operating conditions provided for and in all relevant configurations, with due regard, where appropriate, to the effects of atmospheric factors and forces exerted by persons. This requirement shall also be satisfied during transport, assembly and dismantling.