As of 10 April 2018, organisations operating industrial (production) equipment are required to comply with the adopted occupational safety rules.
The rules define “industrial (production) equipment” as any machine, apparatus, instrument, device or equipment used in the performance of works, manufacturing products, services, including machinery, machinery and major hazard equipment/installations.
The employer must take all necessary measures to ensure that the industrial (production) equipment used by employees is suitable for operations it is being used for and that it is properly adapted to perform the work and does not pose a threat to the employees’ life or health.
When choosing production equipment, the employer must take into account the specific working conditions, safety, health and life risks to which the employees are exposed at the workplace, and any additional risks associated with the use of this production equipment.
If it is not possible to fully ensure that the production equipment is not posing any risks to the employees’ safety, health and life, the employer must take all measures to minimize these risks.
Order No. 2072 of 28 December 2017 on the Occupational Safety and Health Protection Requirements for the Operation of Industrial Equipment by Employees