Machinery Directive Training – New Machinery Directive (EU) 2023/1230
The Machinery Regulation training course provides an up-to-date and clear overview of the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and its implications for machinery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and user organizations.
The new Machinery Regulation replaces the previous Machinery Directive and introduces significant changes to machine design, conformity assessment, documentation, and cybersecurity. This one-day training course on the Machinery Regulation will help your organization prepare for these changes in a timely and controlled manner before the transition period ends.
The new Machinery Directive will have a significant impact on the design, marketing, and use of machinery—preparing for it in a timely manner will save time and money.
Course Content
Introduction and Timeline
- Background and Objectives of the Machinery Regulation
- Transition Period and Implementation Schedule
- What should companies do before 2027?
Fundamentals of Machine Safety
- Scope of Application of the Machinery Regulation
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Residual Risk Management
- Essential Health and Safety Requirements
- What does compliance mean in practice?
- Machine Safety vs. Occupational Safety – Division of Responsibility in Different Situations
Changes and Practical Implications
- Parties and Responsibilities: manufacturer, importer and distributor, authorized representative, employer / user organization
- High-Risk Machinery and Assessment Procedures
- When is a notified body required for conformity assessment?
- Cybersecurity and Industrial Information Security as Part of the Machinery Directive
- Digital User Manuals and Technical Documentation
- Developing a Transition Plan for 2026
This training course on machine settings combines regulatory knowledge with a practical perspective to help participants understand the business implications of the changes.
Objective of the training:
The goal of the machine setup training is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:
- What the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Requires
- What changes will the Machinery Regulation bring to the responsibilities of the various parties involved?
- How will risk assessment and essential health and safety requirements change?
- When Is a Notified Body Required?
- How to Develop a Transition Plan Suitable for Your Organization for 2026–2027
After completing the training, you will understand the key requirements of the Machinery Regulation and be able to apply them to your own role and your organization’s operations.
Who is the computer setup training course intended for?
The Machine Setup Training is suitable for everyone working at different stages of a machine's life cycle:
- For machine manufacturers and designers
- To those in charge of modernization projects
- For Importers and Distributors
- To Those Responsible for Quality and Safety
- To Project Management and Those Responsible for Procurement
- To representatives of client companies
This is a general-level training course suitable for both technical experts and decision-makers who need a comprehensive overview of the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Benefits for the Organization
- Readiness to Implement the New Machinery Regulation
- Clarifying responsibilities and roles among the various stakeholders
- Improving Compliance Management
- Reducing Risks Related to Regulation and Liability Issues
| Date | Location | Time | Registration closes | Price |
| April 8, 2026 | Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Tampere | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | March 25, 2026 | 650e (+25.5% VAT) |
| May 26, 2026 | Radisson Blu Marina Palace, Turku | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | 650e (+25.5% VAT) |
| August 26, 2026 | Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | 650e (+25.5% VAT) |
The price includes training materials, lunch, and morning and afternoon coffee.