{"id":15351,"date":"2026-10-09T11:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/the-firing-test-and-impact-tests-why-they-are-crucial-for-device-safety\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:56:07","slug":"the-firing-test-and-impact-tests-why-they-are-crucial-for-device-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/en\/the-firing-test-and-impact-tests-why-they-are-crucial-for-device-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"The firing test and impact tests: why they are crucial for device safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Occupational safety in the industrial sector relies heavily on the reliability of guards installed on machinery. Unfortunately, a large number of safety guards undergo no rigorous testing, exposing operators to unacceptable residual risks\u2014particularly in the event of ejected objects or internal component failure. Non-compliance with standards leaves companies vulnerable to severe safety issues, regulatory non-conformity, and potential accidents.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong>GUARD RELIABILITY: THE RISK OF UNTESTED SAFEGUARDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Designing effective guards is a fundamental requirement of Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC and the upcoming Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230. Simply installing a guard is not enough; proving its mechanical strength is crucial.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many manufacturers limit themselves to declarations of conformity without performing objective laboratory testing. This creates a dangerous gap between expected safety and reality: an untested guard could fail at the critical moment, turning a protective measure into a false sense of security. Accidents caused by ejected material or broken tools can have dramatic consequences for operators.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><strong>ENTE CERTIFICAZIONE MACCHINE (ECM): GUARANTEE OF SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, relying on an independent and accredited body like Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM) represents a strategic and responsible choice. 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