Hoists, MEWPs, Cranes,
Air Balancers and Other Lifting
Equipment
EC Type Certification
Machine Directive (98/37/EC) and EN Standards
Technical File Assessment
On-Site Test
Compliance Support, Guidance and Training
TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o.
TÜV SÜD Czech is a Notified Body as defined in the Machine Directive and recognized by the
European Commission (NB 1017).
Mobile work platforms (MEWPs), cranes, hoists and other lifting and manipulation equipment are subject of certification following the Machine Directive 98/37/EC and declaration
of conformity (DoC) is required for all hoists and cranes prior to commissioning.
Conformity is confirmed by affixing the CE marking. Responsibility for this process rests with
the manufacturer or his/her authorized representative established within the EU. In special
cases, responsibility may, however, also rest with the operator, for example, if machines are
assembled.
As an accredited and a Notified Body 1017, TÜV SÜD Czech supports you in all issues associated with the conformity assessment procedures outlined in the machine directive or any
other technical problems as a competent and experienced partner.
Conformity assessment process represents complex procedure involving a technical file review, test of mechanical and electrical equipment and audit of production site.
Technical file comprises at least:
• an overall drawing of the machinery together with drawings of the control circuits,
• full detailed drawings, accompanied by any calculation notes, test results, etc., required to
check the conformity of the machinery with the essential health and safety requirements,
• a description of methods adopted to eliminate hazards presented by the machinery and
a list of standards used,
• a copy of the instructions for the machinery,
• for series manufacture, the internal measures that will be implemented to ensure that
the machinery remains in conformity with the provisions of the Directive.
Other related EU Directives and key standards:
• Directive 2006/95/EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits
• Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
89/336/EEC
• Directive 2000/14/EC relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment
for use outdoors
• EN 14 439:2006 Cranes – Safety – Tower cranes
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Key services provided for companies manufacturing, importing or operation lifting equipment:
• consulting throughout the product planning and development stage – proper application
of requirements stated by directives and EN standards to achieve necessary level
of conformity
• review of technical documentation – assessment of TFC in all details, identification
of non-compliances and requirements for change and amendments
• EC type examination and certification - TÜV SÜD Czech certificate to approve fulfillment
of requirements and provide marketing value and widely recognized TÜV certificate
• electric equipment - assessment of electric equipment as part of overall CE conformity
• CE marking training - TÜV SÜD Czech Academy provides series of trainings for companies
and their employees to understand and reasonable apply all procedures as required by EU
Directives
Important related services and certifications:
a) Functional Safety
The functional safety according to IEC 61508 represents an internationally valid safety standard for such equipment, in which safety functions are fulfilled by electrical, electronic, and
programmable electronic systems. In other words, it deals with that part of safety depending
on correct function of devices and control systems, which ensure their safety. The correct application of the functional safety standard aims to lower the potential risk of personal injuries,
damage to production or disturbance of environment.
Definition of Safety Integrity Level (SIL):
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SIL1: not more than one dangerous safety function failure per 10 years
SIL2: not more than one dangerous safety function failure per 100 years
SIL3: not more than one dangerous safety function failure per 1000 years
SIL4: not more than one dangerous safety function failure per 10000 years
b) Management System Certifications
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification (QMS)
• ISO 3834 Welding Certification
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification (EMS)
• OHSAS 18001 Occupational Safety Management Certification
• ISO/IEC 27001 Certification of Information - Data Security
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www.tuv-sud.cz
TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o.
Novodvorská 994
142 21 Praha 4
Tel.: +420 239 046 800
Fax: +420 239 046 806
info@tuv-sud.cz