Safe machinery begins with a systematic understanding of hazards and risks. ISO 12100 provides the fundamental methodology for risk assessment and risk reduction throughout the design and lifecycle of machinery.

This course provides a structured and practical introduction to ISO 12100 and its application in machinery safety engineering.

You will learn how to systematically identify hazards, estimate and evaluate risks, and determine whether risk reduction measures are required. The course explains the complete risk assessment process and demonstrates how its individual activities interact.

A major focus is placed on the three-step method for risk reduction. You will learn how risks are reduced through inherently safe design measures, safeguarding and complementary protective measures, and information for use.

The training also explains the broader machinery safety standards landscape and how ISO 12100 provides the foundation for the application of more specific machinery safety standards.

Practical engineering examples demonstrate how hazards, hazardous situations, risk estimation, protective measures, and residual risks are handled throughout the machinery design process.

The course also addresses validation principles, documentation, and common mistakes that can occur when applying machinery risk assessment and risk reduction in practice.

By completing this course, you will gain a clear understanding of how ISO 12100 supports a systematic engineering approach to designing safer machinery and achieving adequate risk reduction.

This course is ideal for machinery engineers, mechanical engineers, automation engineers, electrical engineers, functional safety engineers, machine designers, safety specialists, system engineers, and professionals involved in machinery design, risk assessment, or compliance.