Machine safety is governed by various regulatory agencies and companies are expected to make every effort to be in compliance with the safety standards that apply to their industry. Therefore planning a "Machine Safety Strategy" must be regarded as a major concern for all industrial manufacturing companies. "Risk Assessment" is the primary element of any Machine Safety Strategy and should be completed to help keep employees safe and minimize liability for companies.

During Risk Assessment, eMotion considers all stages in the life cycle of each machine including installation, commissioning, standard maintenance, troubleshooting, correct use operation and decommissioning. In addition, the consequences of foreseeable misuse or malfunction are reviewed. Risk Assessment is based on a clear understanding of each machines limits and functions, as well as all tasks the machine is required to perform. When considering these components in combination, hazards can then be identified and avoided. Once the hazards are identified, a degree of risk is assigned to each one, allowing for appropriate safety measures to be taken according to regulatory agencies. Risk Reduction is achieved when safety measures selected according to the information derived from the Risk Assessment process has brought risk to an acceptable level.