In practice, the topic of safety relating to pneumatic components should always be considered, with technical documentation and risk assessments determining its importance. The EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is the definitive fundamental guideline for the functional safety of machines, and the harmonised standard EN ISO 13849 is also relevant. The good news is that Festo can provide expert support on all safety-related topics. As well as advice, we also offer precise application notes for our solutions.