Security Performance Level Determination (SPLD)
Benefits:
We carry out performance level determination studies under EN ISO 13849-1 on your behalf. As it can also be presented within the risk assessment, we determine the regional or local PL "r" level according to the basic occupational health and safety requirements necessary for the machine.
Description:
Step-by-step compliance with Machinery Safety directives
We offer this as a supporting service to further assist you in meeting your legal obligations:
Determination of the target Performance Level for Safety-Related Control Functions according to EN ISO 13849-1
Our service applies to anyone who manufactures, refurbishes, improves, or upgrades machinery and wishes to obtain or extend the CE marking. Under EN ISO 13849-1, the required performance level for each safety function must be determined.
With our EN ISO 13849-1 PL "r" determination service, the following is ensured in identifying the required performance level for your machine's safety functions in this process:
- Identification of each safety function present on the machine
- Parameters from EN ISO 13849-1 are used in calculating the performance level:
- Severity of Injury
- Frequency of Exposure
- Possibility of Avoidance
This service can be offered separately or as a supporting option alongside our other machinery safety services.

