My company designs large machines and automated production lines. Are there new requirements to consider?

There are a number of requirements you should consider. the existing directive required that "From the main control position the operator must be able to ensure that there are no exposed persons in the danger zones" (before starting or restarting machines). Considering the risks in large machines and production lines the new directive demands the same can be achieved from all control positions. However, recognizing advances in technology the new directive introduces the obligation to consider in certain circumstances control systems and protective devices to automatically prevent start-up if it detects somebody in a danger zone.