Machinery safety consulting for compliant, safer, and more reliable production.
Benchmark SCG helps manufacturers reduce machinery risk, avoid costly incidents, and meet regulatory and corporate requirements through structured, standards‑based safety assessments.
Whether you need a full‑scope machinery safety evaluation or a focused module such as ISO 12100 risk assessment or ISO 13849 PLr/PL calculations, you work directly with a CMSE®‑certified expert.
No cost • Technical consultation • Ideal for EHS, engineering, and corporate safety teams.
Typical situations we support
- New machinery or production lines requiring risk assessment and documentation.
- Existing equipment with incidents, near‑misses, or OSHA/STPS findings.
- Corporate safety programs needing standardized methodology across sites.
- Integration of robots, conveyors, or complex automation with safety controls.
Machinery Safety Services
Structured, standards‑based assessments delivered by a CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV NORD).
Services can be delivered as a full‑scope evaluation (from machine delimitation to documentation delivery) or as individual modules depending on your project needs.
Why manufacturers work with Benchmark SCG
- Specialized expertise: CMSE®‑certified with hands‑on experience in presses, robots, conveyors, CNC, and custom machinery.
- Standards‑aligned: Work aligned with ISO 12100, ISO 13849‑1/‑2, ISO 14120, ISO 14119, OSHA, and STPS.
- Audit‑ready output: Clear, structured documentation that supports internal audits, external inspections, and corporate programs.
- Practical recommendations: Prioritized actions that engineering and EHS teams can realistically implement.
Full‑Scope Assessment
End‑to‑end machinery safety evaluation: ISO 12100 risk assessment, PLr/PL (ISO 13849‑1), validation (ISO 13849‑2), guarding & interlocks (ISO 14120/14119), OSHA/STPS gap analysis, and structured compliance documentation.
- Clear risk picture for each machine or line.
- Prioritized corrective actions and timelines.
- Audit‑ready documentation package.
ISO 12100 Risk Assessment
Systematic hazard identification, risk estimation, and risk evaluation aligned with ISO 12100 for new or existing machinery.
- Structured hazard list and risk ratings.
- Recommendations for risk reduction measures.
- Technical file support for CE/other schemes.
PLr/PL Calculations (ISO 13849‑1)
Determination of Performance Level required (PLr), architecture category selection, and PL verification for safety‑related parts of control systems.
- PLr definition based on risk assessment.
- Architecture and component selection notes.
- PFHd assumptions and verification summary.
Safety Validation (ISO 13849‑2)
Functional validation of safety functions to confirm that the designed system achieves the intended Performance Level.
- Test plans and validation procedures.
- Diagnostic coverage and fault reaction checks.
- Validation records suitable for audits.
Guarding & Interlocks
Evaluation of fixed and movable guards (ISO 14120), interlocking devices (ISO 14119), and safety distances for access points.
- Assessment of existing guarding solutions.
- Recommendations for guard design and placement.
- Safety distance and reach calculations.
OSHA / STPS Gap Analysis
Compliance review of machinery and safeguarding practices against OSHA and STPS requirements, aligned with your corporate standards.
- Gap identification versus applicable regulations.
- Prioritized corrective action roadmap.
- Support material for internal EHS programs.
How pricing works
Pricing is defined based on project scope, machine complexity, required Performance Level, validation
depth, and documentation requirements. A tailored proposal is issued after the technical call.
No cost • Technical consultation.