Functional Safety of Machinery 1st Edition

Grab the attention of every safety-conscious engineer and manager with Functional Safety of Machinery, 1st Edition by Marco Tacchini. This authoritative guide translates complex regulatory frameworks and technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for designing and maintaining safe machinery across industries and geographies.

Engineers, machine designers, safety officers and plant managers will find concise explanations of risk assessment, safety lifecycle processes, and the practical application of modern safety standards. The book walks readers through hazard analysis, performance level and SIL concepts, control system design, validation and verification — all framed to help you achieve compliant, reliable systems that protect people and equipment.

What sets this volume apart is its focus on real-world implementation: practical examples, best practices for integrating safety into automation, and guidance aligned with international standards (including ISO and IEC frameworks and relevant EU directives). Whether you work in manufacturing in Europe, automation projects in North America, or plant operations across Asia, this resource helps you translate requirements into effective machine-level solutions.

By reading this book you’ll gain confidence in conducting assessments, specifying safety architectures, and communicating safety cases to stakeholders — reducing downtime, liability and risk while improving operational resilience. Clear diagrams and stepwise approaches make complex topics accessible without sacrificing technical rigor.

Equip your team with a dependable reference that combines regulatory insight with practical know-how. Add Functional Safety of Machinery by Marco Tacchini to your professional library and elevate your machine safety competence today.

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