Risk assessment is a process manufacturers use to evaluate their equipment for potential health and safety hazards before a hazard can cause an accident or incident. Many end users now require risk assessments as part of the procurement process.

Risk assessment is required for compliance to the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2023 standard and for compliance with the EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC (soon to be Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 starting Jan 20, 2027). Therefore, PMMI has expanded the scope of the PMMI risk assessment training program to include the important issues that generate the most questions from PMMI members.

The course outline includes:

  • Global standards – why harmonization is important and what standards to use?
  • Risk assessment basics – what it is, why to do it, the iterative process, how to do risk assessment and when are you done?
  • Hands on risk assessment using Packsafe/designSafe® software.
  • Legal implications of risk assessment – new equipment, legacy equipment.
  • How to deploy risk assessment?

EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC  ➡️  Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

  • Essential health and safety requirements in Annex I of the machinery directive – what are they, how to meet them?
  • Declaration of conformity and incorporation – what directives and standards should you list?
  • What is the difference between a “person authorized” and a “authorized representative”?
  • What is the role of a notified body?
  • ISO 13849-1 – what to use, how to calculate performance levels.
  • EMC compliance – what to do?
  • B155.1-2023 & Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 - what to know about standard updates.

Who Should Attend:

The program is open to equipment suppliers and end users.  Suppliers who have responsibility for conformance to the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2023 standard include:

  • The manufacturer.
  • Manufacturer's agent.
  • Representative or distributor and resellers.
  • Installers.
  • Modifiers.
  • Rebuilders.
  • Integrators of packaging machinery.

When the end user performs these functions they are considered to be a supplier. Attendees may include engineering managers and engineers and personnel responsible for health and safety and management safety responsible for CE compliance, product safety and productivity.

Course Requirement:

Please bring your laptop to class.
 
 
CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING FEE POLICY:   (effective 8/1/2024)

  • Cancellation or rescheduling of in-person classes must be made by email to pmmiu.org  (with confirmation receipt from PMMI).
  • Cancellation or rescheduling of in-person classes more than 14 days prior to the start date: No cancellation/rescheduling fee. Refunds available in the event of cancellation.
  • Cancellation or rescheduling of in-person classes 14 days or less prior to the start date: A 10% rescheduling fee will be imposed. No refunds offered for cancellations. 
  • No refunds offered for online courses.



 

Pricing


PMMI Member: $1,295 per individual
Non-Member: $1,495 per individual

Individual purchase only. If you need to purchase more than one seat, please create separate accounts for each individual or contact pmmiu@pmmi.org for assistance.


Upcoming Workshops

October 16-17, 2026
Risk Assessment Workshop
PACK EXPO International
Chicago, IL

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