In this video, exida's Patrick Healy and Chris O'Brien discuss notified bodies and their role within machine applications. They also cover conformity assessments (why they're needed and what's involved), the machinery directive (the directive and regulation that is driving this requirement) and how exida might be able to help you with your products and projects.
exida Recorded Webinars
Navigating the Machinery Directive and the Role of Notified Bodies
Recording Date: September 2023
About the Presenter:
Chris O'Brien, CFSE
Chris O’Brien is a Partner with exida. He has over 30 years of experience in the design,manufacturing, and marketing of process automation, reserve power systems, and safety related equipment. His main focus includes supporting new and existingcustomers with their implementation of the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 functional safetystandards, as well as reliability analysis for mechanical devices.
Mr. O’Brien is the author of “Final Elements and the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 Functional Safety Standards” and has been awarded 5 patents, including a patent for the industry’s first safety rated pressure transmitter.