The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers

FAQ

What is an essential safety and health requirement?

The Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are written with the intention to make manufacturers look for, understand, and prevent any hazards produced by the movement of the machinery. Lift tables, dock levellers, vehicle tail lifts and many more products provided by ALEM members are regulated by the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.