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Safety Certificate
Product Safety Certificate
What is the Safety Certificate
The IBiC Safety Certificate confirms that a product has undergone an assessment of safety in use based on technical analysis and risk evaluation.
The assessment includes hazard identification, risk analysis, and verification of implemented risk reduction measures during normal and reasonably foreseeable use of the product.
Basis of Assessment
The assessment is carried out based on:
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IBiC assessment procedure IBiC-PB-01
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Risk assessment performed using EN ISO 12100, ISO 10377, or other relevant standards and guidelines selected according to the type and intended use of the product
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Analysis of the product’s technical documentation
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Test results, if available (including those performed by external bodies)
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Applicable product-specific standards, where relevant
Scope of Assessment
The assessment includes:
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structural analysis
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evaluation of stability and strength (based on data or testing)
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identification of user-related hazards
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ergonomic assessment
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evaluation of reasonably foreseeable misuse
Assessment Process
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Product submission
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Review of technical documentation
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Hazard identification
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Risk assessment
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Verification of safety in use
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Issuance of the certificate
Certificate Status
The IBiC certificate is issued based on internal procedures and does not constitute an accredited certification.
Detailed Certification Process
Step 1: Preparation of Technical Documentation
The following documentation should be prepared:
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product technical specification (design description, materials, dimensions, intended use)
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technical drawings (if available)
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user instructions (assembly, operation, maintenance)
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available results of analyses, calculations, or tests (including those performed by external bodies)
Step 2: Submission of Application
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submission of an application for assessment
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provision of technical documentation
Step 3: Technical Analysis and Safety Assessment
The assessment includes:
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analysis of design and intended use
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hazard identification
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risk assessment
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verification of applied risk reduction measures
👉 Where justified, the assessment may be supplemented with:
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engineering calculations
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test results from specialized external laboratories
Step 4: Evaluation of Results
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review of collected data and documentation
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assessment of risk levels
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verification of safety in use
Step 5: Certificate Issuance
In the case of a positive assessment:
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the IBiC Safety Certificate is issued
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an assessment report is prepared
IBiC Certification Mark
The “B” certification mark is used by IBiC to confirm that the product has undergone a safety assessment.
The mark may be applied:
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on the product
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in technical documentation
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in informational and marketing materials
Benefits of Certification
- Market credibilityConfirmation that the product has undergone an independent safety assessment
- Support in risk analysisIdentification and mitigation of potential hazards
- Sales advantageAdditional element increasing customer trust
Example Applications
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custom-made and non-standard products
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bespoke products
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equipment components and functional structures
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products used in non-standard technical solutions
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scaffolding and auxiliary structures (individual designs)
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Certification Status
IBiC certification is voluntary and based on internal procedures and risk assessment.
Normative References
The assessment process may take into account:
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risk assessment principles
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selected EN Standards.
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technical requirements resulting from national regulations