Essentially the Machinery Directive describes the requirements for new machinery. However, if a machine is modified to such an extent that new hazards are anticipated, an analysis will need to be carried out to determine whether the upgrade constitutes a significant modification. If this is the case, the measures to be taken will be the same as those for new machinery. The analysis usually follows a decision tree format, as seen above.
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