1. Introduction to KCs certification:
KCs certification is a safety certification issued by the South Korean Industrial Safety and Health Care Corps to ensure that special equipment, labor protection equipment, and protective devices comply with safety certification standards. Special equipment is divided into several modes, including safety certification, free safety confirmation declaration, safety inspection, and free inspection program certification. Labor protection equipment and protective devices are divided into two modes: written review and product review.
Differentiation of authentication modes:
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Security certification (Manufacturer) |
Written inspection |
Review whether the design drawings and other technical documents of the types or types of machines, instruments, and equipment subject to safety certification comply with the safety certification standards |
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Technical ability and Production system review |
To ensure the continuous maintenance of the safety performance of the certified machines, instruments, and equipment, review whether the technical capabilities and production system required by the factory comply with the safety certification standards |
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product examination |
Type type |
Review whether the safety performance of the machines, instruments, and equipment subject to safety certification meets the safety certification standards |
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Confirm review |
Confirm annually whether the manufacturer continues to maintain the written review content, technical capabilities, system, and production of safety certifications |
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Freedom and Safety Confirmation Declaration (Importer, Manufacturer) |
Confirm whether the machine/instrument subject to free safety confirmation complies with the self regulatory safety standards |
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security check |
Check whether the safety performance of the machines, instruments, and equipment subject to safety certification meets the inspection standards |
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Free inspection program authentication |
Negotiate with representatives of enterprises and workers to verify the implementation of free inspection procedures that meet inspection standards, inspection methods, inspection cycles, etc |
2. KCs certification/confirmation application object:
Manufacturers, importers
3. Scope of KCs certification:
KCs security authentication object:
1、 The corresponding machinery, instruments, and equipment for the following items
1. Stamping machine
2. Shear and bending machines
3. Crane
4. Elevators
5. Pressure vessels
6. Roller machine
7. Injection molding machine
8. High altitude work platform
9. Living bottom high edge truck
10. Mechanical saw (limited to mobile type)
2、 Corresponding protective devices for the following items
1. Stamping and shearing machine protective devices
2. Crane overload prevention device
3. Boiler pressure release safety valve
4. Pressure vessel pressure relief safety valve
5. Pressure vessel pressure release bursting disc
6. Insulation protective equipment and live working tools
7. Explosion proof construction electrical machinery, appliances and components
8. The installation equipment and materials required by the Minister of Employment and Labor to prevent falls, ruptures, and other hazards, as well as to protect against them
3、 Corresponding protective equipment for the following items
1. Safety helmets to prevent falling and electric shock hazards
2. Safety shoes
3. Safety gloves
4. Dust mask
5. Gas mask
6. Ventilation mask
7. Electric respiratory protective equipment
8. Protective clothing
9. Seat belts
10. Protective goggles against light and flying objects
11. Welding protective mask
12. Anti noise earplugs or earmuffs
The detailed types, specifications, and types of machinery and appliances that are subject to safety certification shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Employment and Labor
KCs self regulatory safety confirmation targets machinery, appliances, etc
1、 The corresponding machinery, instruments, and equipment for the following items
1. Cutting or grinding machine (excluding portable)
2. Industrial robots
3. Blender
4. Crusher or pulverizer
5. Food processing machinery (limited to crushing, shearing, stirring, and pressing machines)
6. Conveyor belt
7. Elevator for automobile maintenance
8. Machine tools (lathes, drills, planers, milling machines)
9. Fixed wood processing machinery (limited to circular saws, planers, carving machines, band saws, trimming machines)
10. Printing machine
11. Pressure regulating chamber
2、 Corresponding protective devices for the following items
1. Safety devices for acetylene welding equipment or gas assembly welding equipment
2. AC arc welding anti electric shock device
3. Emergency stop device for roller machine
4. Cutting hood
5. Anti rebound device and anti saw blade contact device for woodworking circular saws
6. Power manual anti blade contact device
7. Industrial robot safety pad
8. Erection equipment required for preventing falls, ruptures, and other hazards and protection as stipulated by the Minister of Employment and Labor (excluding items 1, 2, and 7)
3、 Corresponding protective equipment for the following items
1. Safety helmet (excluding item 1, item 3, item 1)
2. Goggles (excluding item 1, item 3, item 10)
3. Protective face mask (excluding item 1, item 3, item 11)
4. Submersible (including diving helmet and diving mask)
The detailed types, specifications, and types of machinery and appliances that are subject to safety certification shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Employment and Labor
4. KCs certification cycle:
6-8 months
5. Certification mark:
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