{"id":5206,"date":"2022-08-18T14:22:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manualise.com\/blog\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/het-beoogde-gebruik-van-de-machine-of-product\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:05:55","slug":"intended-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manualise.com\/en\/blog\/law-and-legislation\/intended-use\/","title":{"rendered":"The intended use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The intended use according to the Machinery Directive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The importance of accurately describing the intended use can best be explained on the basis of the Machinery Directive (2006\/42\/EC). The Machinery Directive describes the intended use as follows: the use of machinery in accordance with the information provided in the instructions for use*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Machinery Directive demands to include a description of the intended use of a machine in the operating instructions. The intended use is associated with performing a risk assessment, which is also required by the Machinery Directive. On performing a risk assessment, the Machinery Directive (in Annex II) notices the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manufacturer of machinery or his authorised representative must ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in order to determine the health and safety requirements which apply to the machinery. The machinery must then be designed and constructed taking into account the results of the risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the iterative process of risk assessment and risk reduction referred to above, the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n