Functional Safety in MRO: A Practical Guide for Technical Teams (IEC 61508/62061)
This practical guide for MRO teams takes a detailed look at the requirements of the international functional safety standards IEC 61508 and IEC 62061. It…
Standards & Safety
Industrial standards, compliance and safety regulations for MRO
Electrical Safety in Industrial Machines: EN 60204-1 Requirements and Impact on MRO
1. Introduction: Why EN 60204-1 is Critical for Industrial Operations EN 60204-1:2018 (equivalent to NBR IEC 60204-1:2022) establishes minimum requirements for electrical safety in industrial…
ISO 50001 and the Role of MRO in Energy Management Systems: Standards, Audits and Compliance
Introduction – The impact of ISO 50001 on factory operations Industrial maintenance has traditionally focused on maximizing uptime and extending the lifespan of installations. With…
ISO 13849-1: Calculation of Performance Level (PL) for Functional Safety in Industrial Machinery
This technical article examines the implementation of ISO 13849-1 to calculate the Performance Level (PL) in industrial machinery safety circuits. Key requirements, impact on MRO,…
New 2026 safety guidelines for mechanical power transmission systems: Compliance guidance for the aerospace and energy sectors
Introduction Mechanical power transmission systems (MPTs) – encompassing reducers, couplings, shafts, belts and gears – form the backbone of industrial installations in the aerospace and…
Electrical safety of machines according to EN 60204-1: a practical guide for MRO services of Ukrainian enterprises
Practical manual on compliance of the electrical equipment of machines with the standard EN 60204-1:2018 / DSTU EN 60204-1:2019. Contains a checklist for MRO managers,…
New Safety Directives for Mechanical Power Transmission Systems in 2026: Compliance Guide for Industrial MRO
1. Introduction: Why these directives are critical for the safe operation of plants Mechanical power transmission systems — which include reducers, couplings, belts, chains and…
Electrical safety according to EN 60204-1: Practical guide for MRO managers in the DACH industry
The EN 60204-1:2018 standard regulates the electrical safety of machines and is binding for MRO teams in the DACH industry. This guide explains the key…
ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Compliance in MRO Operations: Waste, Chemicals, Energy Efficiency
Practical engineering manual for the implementation of ISO 14001:2015 in MRO units of Ukrainian industrial enterprises. Covers waste management, chemicals, energy efficiency, component certification requirements…
Compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) in MRO: Essential Requirements for Spare Parts and Repair
The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU is essential for safety in the Benelux manufacturing industry. This article examines the impact of PED on MRO, highlighting…