Managing high-risk machinery across multiple European sites requires precision, expertise, and a consistent compliance strategy. At ST&L, we specialise in CE consultancy, CE compliance, and CE certification for high-risk equipment, helping businesses safeguard operations and protect their workforce. Whether you need full CE certification support or tailored consultancy for complex machinery, our dedicated engineers deliver expert guidance and practical solutions across all industries and locations.
Client Challenges:
ST&L had previously provided advice, consultancy, and support in developing corporate European machinery safety standards for the client. The organisation required a comprehensive assessment of all its production machinery across 16 European sites, initially focusing on 900 HIGH RISK machines.
Several machinery safety expert companies were invited to present credentials, but ST&L won the contract thanks to:
- Proven technical knowledge and experience with the client’s corporate standards
- Ability to deliver a consistent approach across multiple machinery types in different countries
- Commitment to using the same ST&L team across all sites for continuity and efficiency
The project spanned 12 months, covered 16 sites, and had a contract value of just under £500K.
Project Objectives:
The primary objectives for this project included:
- Implementing a strategy to manage the assessment of all HIGH RISK plant and machinery
- Designing a bespoke assessment platform with checklists and a common snag database in Microsoft Excel
- Conducting a corporate machinery safety standard gap analysis for all HIGH RISK equipment, including reviewing the integrity and suitability of safety-related control systems (SRCS)
- Creating Executive Summary reports to compare compliance scores across machinery types, production lines, sites, and countries
Want to implement a consistent machinery safety standard across your operations? Contact ST&L today to discuss a tailored solution for your high-risk machinery.
ST&L Scope of Works:
ST&L delivered a full turnkey solution that included:
- Developing a bespoke assessment platform in Microsoft Excel
- Providing in-house training for the ST&L team where necessary
- Deploying a suitably sized team to each of the 16 sites to carry out machinery safety assessments, electrical control panel checks, and reporting with prioritised corrective actions
- Presenting findings and gap analysis to the client’s management
- Providing ongoing advice on the technical feasibility of corrective actions, including guarding, interlocking, and safety-related control systems
Key Outcomes & Impact
By the end of the project, ST&L had:
- Ensured consistent CE compliance across all 16 European sites
- Completed a thorough assessment of 900 HIGH RISK machines, reducing safety risks
- Standardised reporting for executive decision-making and future audits
- Streamlined corrective action planning across multiple countries and machinery types
