product safety & hazardous locations
Product Safety and minimizing liability go hand in hand when your product is being marketed. With that in mind, using the proper safety marks shows your confidence in the quality of your merchandise and your commitment to adhering to the laws and guidelines of your industry. PTI can be your experienced partner when working with agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUV), and MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET). When time to market is critical and resources that can be devoted to agency testing are stretched, you can count on PTI to be a valuable member of your team to help you expedite approval.
Although requirements for safety standards vary based on product type, the country in which the product will be sold, and the manner in which it will be used, almost all safety standards testing evaluate the risk of hazards from:
- Electrical Shock
- High Current or Energy
- Radiation and Chemicals
- Dangerous Moving Parts
- Undesirable and Excessive Heat
- Component Failure and Likely Misuse
PTI will help you develop a plan that will allow you to develop a comprehensive, yet efficient road to approval. We will then conduct preliminary tests to ensure that there are no surprises during formal testing and that you sail through the certification process the first time. Should we encounter any difficulties during our initial testing, we will assist you in the design and documentation stages by recommending:
- Recognized or Certified Parts
- Wiring
- Correct Grounding
- Enclosure Vent Hole Sizes
Finally, we will bring in engineers to witness testing from the agency of your choice, perform the tests, and even write the agency report. You can depend on our expertise and experience to act as an extension of your certification department. The end result is faster time to market by allowing you to focus less time and resources on certification testing.
Depending on the size of staff or facility, you may not have time and resources for a skilled hazardous locations specialist. We have an in-house HazLoc consultant to help you with the conformity assessment, product listing, follow-up services and more.
