Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation)

•  10 Oct, 2024
•  ISI Certification (BIS)

More than ever, it is essential to safeguard machinery and electrical equipment since business operates at an even faster pace in the industrial world at the present time. With progress in the technological sector, so many risks are being developed in parallel with it. Day by day there are a number of accident cases attributable to risks and hazards at working places or due to imperfect devices. This is why safety standards should not be compromised in any way as long as they are achievable on the site.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has a great contribution to implementing the regulations through the certification scheme. But let me ask the question, what does BIS Certification mean, and how it can help manufacturers and consumers? As we look at the benefits of getting an ISI Certification India for machinery and electrical equipment. It will be good to learn why the safety of machinery and electrical equipment should be a paramount affair to all manufacturers.

Why Machinery And Electrical Equipment Safety Is Important?

BIS Certification for Mechanical and electrical products are widely used in many sectors including the manufacturing and construction sectors. However, safety or risk minimization in the application of these machines is very crucial.

Consequences of accidents can result in injuries or sometimes, even death. The downside of using these machines is that operators are always at the receiving end of risks such as electric shock, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Not following safety measures can lead to a disaster; also, breakdowns of the machines lead to time wastages and high costs for repairing. 

It is against the law for business organizations not to adhere to safety measures which may lead to favored or legal consequences. For both, the stakeholders as well as the resources employed, safety should always come first.

Promoting a safe workplace enhances employee productivity and confidence to work on their job. Well-protected workers are most probably going to do their best without any danger of getting involved in accidents.

Safety measures also help the organization to build credibility among the clients and the stakeholders in the process. Policies that support safety demonstrate that members of an organization are responsible when holding their professional positions.

Benefits of BIS certification for Machinery and electrical equipment safety

Obtaining BIS certification has the added merit of promoting trust both among the populace and other companies. This one informs consumers that the machinery and electrical equipment have passed safety requirements. They are very important in building confidence in the quality of the products being produced.

Safety maintains a competitive advantage in the business because of its BIS accreditation. It can eventually lead to increased sales since it is immediately evident to consumers who are concerned about the safety and dependability of the assembly process.

These regulations are complied with to unlock opportunities for the export and import business. The majority of nations consider BIS certification as a signal of quality and enhances export mechanisms in their countries.

Besides, attaining this certification also assists the companies in recognizing the probable dangers at the initial stage. Overall, production modifications result in the creation of safer products with reduced liability consequences in the future. Hence, procurement of BIS certification is not only a method of being complaint; it is a process of indicating that organizations are willing to offer safety and quality assurance across industries.

Procedure to get BIS Approval for machinery and electrical equipment safety

The products must be compliant with the respective Indian standard set by the BIS. Understanding these standards and how they affect design, production, and quality assurance is critical to the success of any business. The procedure to be followed in getting BIS certification on machinery and electrical equipment safety is mentioned below -

Normal process -

Step 1: Profile registration on the BIS website.

Step 2: Documentation procedure as per the BIS rules

Step 3: Submit application 

Step 4: Conduct BIS inspection

Step 5: Sample testing.

Step 6: License provided.

Simplified process -

Step 1: Create a profile on the BIS site and apply for a TRL (Test Request Letter). 

Step 2: Submit a sample for testing at a BIS-accredited laboratory. 

Step 3: Analyze the test results.

Step 4: Prepare the application and pay the necessary BIS fee for the final submission.

Step 5: Inspection by BIS officer Step 5: Sample collection during BIS audit for verification test.

Step 6: License provided.

The relevant product names and applicable IS numbers according to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order are mentioned below : 

We are aware of the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, published by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, which depicts the regulatory compliance requirements for machinery and electrical equipment subject to BIS certification.

According to Government of India regulations, producers of machinery and electrical equipment must obtain a valid ISI Mark certification by BIS Scheme-I (Product Certification) (Conformity Assessment Rules and Regulations 2018, Schedule-II promulgated by the BIS Act 2016).

In following table below, the relevant product names and applicable IS are mentioned : 

Sl.No. | IS Number | Title
1 | 2 | 3
1. | IS 16504 (Part 1):2019 / IEC 60204-1:2016 | Safety of Machinery Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1 General Requirements
2. | IS 16504 (Part 11) : 2020 /IEC60204-11 : 2018 | Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 11 Requirements for Equipment for Voltages above 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC and not Exceeding 36 kV
3. | IS/IEC 61508 (Part 1): 2010 | Functional Safety of Electrical-Electronic-Programmable Electronic Safety-related Systems Part 1- General Requirements
4. | IS/IEC 60529: 2001 | Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)

5. | IS 16806 ( Part 1) : 2018/ISO 29042-1 : 2008 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission ofairborne hazardous substances - Part 1: Selection of test methods
6. | IS 16806 ( Part 2) : 2018/ ISO29042-2 : 2009 | Safety of Machinery Evaluation of the Emission of Airborne Hazardous Substances Part 2 Tracer Gas Method for the Measurement of the Emission Rate of a Given Pollutant
7. | IS 16806 ( Part 3) : 2018/ ISO29042-3 : 2009 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 3: Test bench method for the measurement of the emission rate of a given pollutant
8. | IS 16806 ( Part 4) : 2018/ISO 29042-4 : 2009 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission ofairborne hazardous substances -- Part 4: Tracer method for the measurement of the capture efficiency of an exhaust system
9. | IS 16806 ( Part 5) : 2018/ ISO29042-5 : 2010 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 5: Test bench method for the measurement of the separation efficiency by mass of air cleaning systems with unducted outlet
10. | IS 16806 ( Part 6) : 2018/ ISO29042-6 : 2010 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 6: Test bench method for the measurement of the separation efficiency by mass of air cleaning systems with ducted outlet
11. | IS 16806 ( Part 7) : 2018/ ISO29042-7 : 2010 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 7: Test bench method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
12. | IS 16806 ( Part 8) : 2018/ISO 29042-8 : 2011 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 8: Room method for the measurement of the pollutant concentration parameter
13. | IS 16806 ( Part 9) : 2018/ISO 29042-9 : 2011 | Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 9: Decontamination index
14. | IS 10481:2020/ ISO 4413:2010 | Hydraulic Fluid Power- General Rules and SafetyRequirements for Systems and their Components
15. | IS 12725:2021/ ISO 4414:2010 | Pneumatic Fluid Power- General Rules and SafetyRequirements for Systems and their Components
16. | IS/ISO 3457 : 2003 | Earth Moving Machinery - Guards - Definitions and requirements
17. | IS 16501 : 2017/ IEC 62061 : 2005 | Safety of Machinery-Functional Safety of Safety-Related ElectricalElectronic and Programmable Electronic Control Systems
18. | IS 16502 ( Part 2) : 2017/IEC 61496-2 : 2013 | Safety of Machinery - Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment Part 2 Particular Requirements for Equipment Using Active Opto-Electronic Protective Devices AOPDs
19. | IS 16503 ( Part 3) : 2017/IEC 61310-3 : 2007 | Safety of Machinery- Indication Marking and Actuation Part 3 Requirements for the Location and Operation of Actuators
20. | IS 16504 ( Part 32) : 2017/IEC60204-32 : 2008 | Safety of Machinery-Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 32 Requirements for Hoisting Machines
21. | IS 16503 ( Part 1) : 2017/IEC 61310-1 : 2007 | Safety of Machinery- Indication Marking and Actuation Part 1 Requirements for Visual Acoustic and Tactile Signals
22. | IS 16594 ( Part 1) : 2017/ IEC61496-1 : 2012 | Safety of Machinery - Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment Part 1 General Requirements and Tests
23. | IS 16936 : 2018/ IEC TR 62513 : 2008 | Safety of Machinery Guidelines for the Useof Communication Systems in Safety Related Applications
24. | IS 16503 ( Part 2) : 2017/IEC 61310-2 : 2007 | Safety of Machinery - Indication Marking and Actuation Part 2 Requirements for Marking
25. | IS 16807 : 2020/ | Safety of Machinery Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

ISO 19353 : 2019 | 
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26. | IS 16808 : 2018/ISO 14159 : 2002 | Safety of Machinery Hygiene Requirements for the Design of Machinery
27. | IS 16809 ( Part 1) : 2018/ISO 14122-1 : 2016 | Safety of Machinery Permanent Means of Access to Machinery Part 1 Choice of Fixed Means and General Requirements of Access
28. | IS 16809 ( Part 2) : 2018/ ISO14122-2 : 2016 | Safety of Machinery Permanent Means of Access to Machinery Part 2 Working Platforms and Walkways
29. | IS 16809 ( Part 3) : 2018/ ISO14122-3 : 2016 | Safety of Machinery Permanent Means of Access to Machinery Part 3 Stairs Stepladders and Guard-Rails
30. | IS 16809 ( Part 4) : 2018/ ISO14122-4 : 2016 | Safety of Machinery Permanent Means of Access to Machinery Part 4 Fixed Ladders
31. | IS 16810 ( Part 1) : 2018/ ISO13849-1 : 2015 | Safety of Machinery Safety Related Parts of Control Systems Part 1 General Principles for Design
32. | IS 16810 ( Part 2) : 2018/ ISO13849-2 : 2012 | Safety of Machinery Safety Related Parts of Control Systems Part 2 Validation
33. | IS 16811 : 2018/14120 : 2015 | Safety of Machinery Guards General Requirements for the Design and Construction of Fixed and Movable Guards
34. | IS 16812 : 2018/ISO 14119 : 2013 | Safety of Machinery Interlocking Devices Associated with Guards Principles for Design and Selection
35. | IS 16813 : 2019/ISO 14118 : 2017 | Safety of Machinery Prevention of Unexpected Start-Up
36. | IS 16814 : 2021/ISO 13857 : 2019 | Safety of Machinery Safety Distances to Prevent Hazard Zones Being Reached by Upper and Lower Limbs
37. | IS 16815 : 2019/ ISO 13855 : 2010 | Safety of Machinery Positioning of Safeguards with Respect to the Approach Speeds of Parts of the Human Body
38. | IS 16816 : 2019/ISO 13854 : 2017 | Safety of Machinery Minimum Gaps to Avoid Crushing of Parts of the Human Body
39. | IS 16817 : 2020/ISO 13851 : 2019 | Safety of Machinery Two-Hand Control DevicesPrinciples for Design and Selection
40. | IS 16818 : 2018/ISO 13850 : 2015 | Safety of Machinery Emergency Stop Function Principles for Design
41. | IS 16912 : 2018/ISO 21469 : 2006 | Safety of Machinery Lubricants with Incidental Product -- Contact Hygiene Requirements
42. | IS 16834 (Part 1) : 2018/ISO 14123-1 : 2015 | Safety of machinery - Reduction of risks to health resulting from hazardous substances emitted by machinery - Part 1: Principles and specifications for machinery manufacturers

43. | IS 16834 (Part 2) : 2018/ISO 14123-2 : 2015 | Safety of machinery - Reduction of risks to health resulting from hazardous substances emitted by machinery - Part 2: Methodology leading to verification procedures
44. | IS 16835 (Part 1) : 2018/ISO 13856-1 : 2013 | Safety of machinery - Pressure-sensitive protective devices -Part 1: General principles for design and testing of pressure- sensitive mats and pressure-sensitive floors
45. | IS 16835 (Part 2) : 2018/ISO 13856-2 : 2013 | Safety of machinery - Pressure-sensitive protective devices -Part 2: General principles for design and testing of pressure- sensitive edges and pressure-sensitive bars
46. | IS 16835 (Part 3) : 2018/ISO 13856-3 : 2013 | Safety of machinery - Pressure-sensitive protective devices - Part 3: General principles for design and testing of pressure-sensitive bumpers, plates, wires and similar devices.
47. | IS 16569: 2018/ISO 11429:1996 | Ergonomics- System of Auditory and Visual Danger and Information Signals
48. | IS 16563 (Part 2) : 2017/ISO 9355-2:1999 | Ergonomic Requirements for the Design of Displays and Control Actuators Part 2 Displays
49. | IS 16563 (Part 3) 2017 /ISO 9355-3:2006 | Ergonomic Requirements for the Design of Displays and Control Actuators Part 3 Control Actuators
50. | IS 16572 : 2017/ISO 14738 : 2002 | Safety of Machinery - Anthropometric Requirements for the Design of Workstations at Machinery
51. | IS 16562 ( Part 1) : 2017/ISO 15536-1 : 2005 | Ergonomics - Computer Manikins and Body Templates Part 1 General Requirements
52. | IS 16569:2018/ ISO 11429:1996 | Ergonomics - System of auditory and visual danger and information signals
53. | IS 15296 : 2017/ ISO 11161 : 2007 | Industrial Automation Systems - Safety of Integrated Manufacturing Systems - Basic Requirements

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