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BS 5304:1988 was made obsolescent following publication of a series of harmonized European machinery safety standards. Recognizing that BS 5304 contained valuable practical advice, PD 5304 was published to retain the advice contained in BS 5304 and with the addition of references to those relevant harmonized European machinery safety standards. This edition has been updated to take account of the requirements contained in the current harmonized European machinery safety standards and to help the user to maintain those safety requirements when upgrading, refurbishing or changing the use of machinery.