NEN 5509 and Machinery Directive

Creating CE-Compliant Manuals – NEN 5509 & Machinery Directive

Topics Covered in the Training

• What are the legal requirements? – Understanding the NEN 5509 standard and the Machinery Directive’s implications.
• Steps to drawing up a manual – Structuring content to ensure compliance and clarity.
• Correctly wording technical instructions – Writing precise, unambiguous, and user-friendly content.
• Using a glossary – Standardising terminology to improve consistency.
• The importance of a style guide – Establishing uniformity in documentation.
• The role of illustrations and images – Enhancing comprehension through effective visuals.

Course NEN 5509 & Machinery Directive

• Participants will receive:
• A detailed presentation explaining key regulatory aspects.
• Templates to develop compliant documentation.
• Practical assessments to reinforce learning and application.

Training Results

• After completing the training, participants will:
• Develop manuals that fully comply with NEN 5509 & the Machinery Directive.
• Collaborate with peers and the instructor to design a custom template for their company’s products.
• Apply best practices to ensure manuals are structured, clear, and legally sound.

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