Machine safety upgrades
Machine safety upgrades are a crucial process aimed at bringing existing equipment in line with current legal requirements, technical standards, and workplace safety norms. At Bros Control, we specialise in comprehensive machine safety modernisation – from individual workstations to complete production lines.
Why upgrade machine safety?
Many machines currently in use in industrial facilities were designed before modern safety standards came into force or no longer comply due to wear, process changes, or lack of appropriate safeguarding. Safety upgrades allow you to:
- Improve operator safety,
- Achieve compliance with applicable regulations (e.g. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC),
- Avoid fines and production downtime during inspections by the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT), etc.,
- Extend machine service life and reduce the need for costly replacements,
- Improve ergonomics and operator comfort,
- Benefit from the support of certified machine safety experts (CMSE®) on our team.
What do we upgrade?
Our team of engineers and technicians carries out modernisation work including:
- Installation of fixed and movable guards, light curtains, and optical safety barriers,
- Addition or replacement of safety sensors and emergency stop buttons,
- Integration with modern functional safety control systems (e.g. programmable safety relays and safety modules),
- Modifications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems to ensure safe stop functions,
- Application of warning labels, safety instructions, and markings in accordance with standards,
- Verification of technical documentation and preparation of missing files where required,
- Risk assessments and compliance checks with relevant EN standards.
Final outcome
Each upgraded machine:
- Is delivered with full as-built documentation,
- Can undergo conformity assessment and CE marking,
- Operates more safely and in full compliance with legal requirements.
With years of hands-on experience and practical knowledge in industrial safety, we deliver effective, standards-compliant solutions tailored to the specific needs of your facility.