Overview of the Regulations

The Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 cover the safety requirements for new machinery and products. These regulations ensure:

• Design and construction of machinery to be safe and meet essential health and safety requirements
• Presence of technical file, conformity markings (UKCA or CE mark), and correct labelling
• Provision of comprehensive instructions in English or assembly instructions for partly completed machinery
• Accompanying declaration of conformity (or declaration of incorporation for partly completed machinery)

Compliance and Enforcement

Compliance and enforcement of these regulations involve:

• Initial use covered by conformity marking; subsequent use and maintenance are governed by appropriate regulations
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and local trading standards enforce these regulations based on the equipment's field of use
• HSE oversees products intended for workplace use, ensuring compliance with safety standards