ISO 12100:2010 Safety of Machinery

Certification Process and Procedure

1. Hazard Identification:

• Thoroughly review the machinery’s intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse scenarios.
• Identify potential mechanical, electrical, thermal, noise, vibration, and ergonomic hazards.

2. Risk Assessment:

• Estimate the severity of harm and the probability of occurrence.
• Evaluate risks to determine if they are acceptable or require reduction.

3. Risk Reduction Strategy:

• Apply risk reduction measures following the three-step hierarchy: design, safeguarding, and user information.
• Integrate safety principles directly into the machine’s design.

4. Validation and Verification:

• Test and verify that the risk reduction measures effectively minimize risks.

5. Technical Documentation:

• Compile risk assessment records, design specifications, safeguarding plans, and user manuals.

6. Internal Audits and Management Reviews:

• Regular internal reviews to ensure compliance throughout design and development.

7. Certification Audit:

• Pacific Certifications conducts an external audit evaluating the risk assessment methodology, documentation, and implementation.

8. Certification Issuance:

• ISO 12100 certification granted upon successful audit.

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Documents Required for Certification

• Risk Assessment Reports
• Hazard Identification Records
• Design and Technical Specifications
• Safeguarding Concepts and Validation Results
• User Manuals and Instructions for Use
• Internal Audit and Management Review Records
• Verification and Test Reports

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Eligibility Criteria

ISO 12100 certification is applicable to:

• Machinery and equipment manufacturers
• Integrators of industrial automation systems
• Designers of consumer or industrial products involving mechanical systems
• Engineering and safety consultancy firms

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Certification Fees

Certification costs vary depending on machinery complexity, number of risk assessments, and organizational size. Request a detailed cost proposal at support@pacificcert.com.

Certification Duration

The certification timeline:

• Risk Assessment and Documentation Preparation: 3-5 months
• Implementation of Risk Reduction Measures: 2-4 months
• Certification Audit and Issuance: 1-2 months

Total duration: Approximately 6-10 months, depending on project scope.

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Requirements of ISO 12100:2010 Certification

Achieving ISO 12100 certification involves systematically addressing safety throughout the machinery design process. Before reaching compliance, manufacturers must ensure their processes meet the following key elements:

• Comprehensive Hazard Identification: All potential hazards across the machine lifecycle, including installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning, must be identified.
• Structured Risk Assessment: Consistent methodologies must be applied to estimate risk based on severity and probability of harm.
• Application of Risk Reduction Measures: Risk must be reduced as much as possible through design changes before relying on protective measures and warnings.
• Implementation of Safety Principles: Incorporate ergonomic, human factors, and safety device considerations directly into machinery design.
• Validation of Safety Functions: Evidence must be available that applied measures are effective in reducing risk to acceptable levels.
• Clear User Information: Manuals and labels must include warnings, instructions, and information on residual risks.

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Benefits of ISO 12100:2010 Certification

Certification to ISO 12100 offers organizations a wealth of tangible and strategic benefits. Implementing these principles demonstrates compliance and a proactive commitment to worker safety and operational excellence.

• Dramatically reduces the risk of accidents and injuries during the machine’s operation.
• Supports conformity to national and international regulations, including CE marking in Europe.
• Minimizes exposure to lawsuits and regulatory fines through documented due diligence in safety.
• Certification demonstrates commitment to global best practices, facilitating access to regulated markets.
• Proactively addressing risks reduces costs associated with workplace injuries, machine failures, and downtime.
• Customers prefer purchasing safe, certified machinery that meets global safety expectations.
• Encourages designers to integrate safety early, often leading to more robust, efficient products.

As automation, robotics, and AI-integrated machinery rapidly evolve, regulatory bodies and industries alike are placing heightened emphasis on functional safety and risk management. ISO 12100 is increasingly referenced in tender documents, product certifications, and supplier audits worldwide. Manufacturers adopting ISO 12100 principles early gain a critical edge in a fiercely competitive and safety-conscious marketplace.

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How Pacific Certifications Can Help

We at Pacific Certifications offer comprehensive support for ISO 12100 compliance:

• Industry specialists with extensive knowledge in mechanical and functional safety.
• End-to-end services from gap analysis to certification issuance.
• Enhances international credibility and market acceptance.
• Ongoing support to maintain compliance and manage evolving risks.

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