Webinar Recording
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE FOR MACHINERY SAFETY
In this recording, Diego, Product Manager for Automation at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, explains why Management of Change is essential for machinery safety. Using a real-world case study, he shows how even a seemingly simple production change can create new safety risks if its impact on the machine’s safety system is not properly assessed. The session highlights why every machine modification should trigger a new risk assessment, verification and validation of the safety functions, and proper documentation. It also demonstrates how a structured Management of Change process helps reduce downtime, avoid costly retrofits, and improve overall operational safety.
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- Why Management of Change is critical for machinery safety and compliance
- How machine modifications can introduce new risks, even when the safety system itself is not intentionally changed
- The key steps of a structured Management of Change process, from impact analysis to validation and documentation
- Lessons learned from a real case study involving increased machine speed, unexpected hazards, and costly downtime
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This recording is especially relevant for:
- Machine builders and system integrators
- Maintenance, engineering, and safety professionals
- Plant managers and operations teams responsible for machine modifications
- Anyone involved in risk assessment, validation, and compliance for industrial machinery
YOUR EXPERT:
DIEGO ARIAS
Diego Arias is a Mechatronic Engineer with over ten years of experience in project engineering and management. During this time, he has successfully delivered machinery automation and machinery safety projects for several industries. He has also obtained the Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV) certification, demonstrating his expertise in machinery safety standards, risk assessment, design, verification, and validation of machine safety systems. He is dedicated to ensuring top-level safety across industrial applications and giving technical support for safety services, solutions, and products.
