konedirektiiviä

The term "konedirektiiviä" is the Finnish term for the Machinery Directive, officially Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery. This directive lays down the essential health and safety requirements for the design and manufacture of machinery placed on the European market. Its primary goal is to ensure that machinery is safe to use and does not pose a risk to people or animals, nor damage property.

The Machinery Directive applies to a wide range of machinery, from hand-held tools to complex industrial equipment. It covers risks associated with the operation, use, maintenance, and repair of machinery. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products comply with the directive's requirements before they can be CE marked and freely circulate within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Key aspects of the directive include risk assessment, the provision of essential health and safety requirements, conformity assessment procedures, and the CE marking. Manufacturers must draw up a technical documentation file, issue an EU declaration of conformity, and affix the CE mark to the machinery. The directive also outlines the roles and responsibilities of various economic operators, including manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, and distributors. It is a cornerstone of product safety legislation within the EU, aiming to harmonize standards and facilitate the free movement of safe machinery.