Only machines and tools that are suitable for the relevant activity and meet the requirements may be used in a job. In addition, the operation of the machines must be safe for the employees. The relevant regulations and published standards set out the requirements for the design and manufacture of machinery to comply with safety and health requirements.

In addition to these requirements, the safety of all machinery and equipment used in the working environment, regardless of how old they are, must be at the level described in the statutory regulations. Likewise, in order to increase safety and compliance with the developing technologies, old machines need to be upgraded. In fact, compliance with legal requirements needs to be restructured in order to make many machines in use more secure.

Businesses are obliged to provide employees with safe machinery and equipment suitable for the job and working conditions at hand. The choice of machinery must also take into account operational changes, process changes, work environment demands and ergonomic requirements.

Machine conformity tests also require regular maintenance work. The machines and tools used must be regularly maintained to ensure that they remain in a good and safe working order.

The suitability of machinery and tools must be continuously monitored in-house by inspections, tests, measurements and other appropriate means. Businesses should employ a competent person for the management of these tasks or get services from advanced laboratories. Businesses are also required to conduct hazard research and risk assessment studies from time to time.

Another important point about machine suitability is that employees know how to use machinery and equipment safely. For the safe use of machinery, employees must follow the relevant procedures and know their safety and protective properties. Employees are also required to be aware of the hazards caused by machines and all risk factors associated with machines in the working environment.