Product safety at Edwards
There are no higher priorities for us than the health and safety of our customers, colleagues and the protection of the environment. We have robust systems in place to support this and ensure our products comply with all relevant product safety and environmental legislation.
Product review process
For all new and modified designs, standard or non-standard, worldwide
- Ongoing commitment to develop environmentally friendly resource efficient designs, including a requirement for all new standard product designs to set a carbon reduction target and apply circularity principles in their design.
- Identification and tracking of relevant legislation and industry standards requirements for intended markets and sales territories from initial design review
- Multi-stage peer reviewed development process
- Dedicated product safety and compliance reviews, including environmental impact, through the product lifecycle
- Development of clear and detailed information for customers on any safety requirements for the product throughout its lifecycle
Regulatory Compliance
Legislation and standards may include any of the following as applicable:
- CE Marking
- REACH
- ATEX
- RoHS, eg: EU, China
- Third party product certification: UL, CSA, ETL, EAC
- Industry specific: SEMI S2
Certified Manufacturing Facilities
Manufacturing sites certified via common global management systems to ensure consistently high build standards and ongoing product compliance:
- ISO 9001, quality management systems standard, including ATEX specific requirements (EN 80079-34) where appropriate
- ISO 14001, environmental management systems standard
- ISO 45001, safety management systems standard
P40040100 System Safety manual
Find expert tips and advice on keeping your vacuum system safe throughout its lifecycle from design to decommissioning. The manual covers chemical hazards, physical hazards, hazard analysis, system design, equipment choice, and how to provide operating procedures and training.
Click on to read the Safety Manual (hosted externally).
View our business partner policies including those related to responsible sourcing of minerals, substances of concern and PFAS
Rigorous Incident Investigation Procedures
Product safety incidents are given high priority and are investigated promptly in line with our global investigation procedure, with lessons disseminated throughout the company.
- E2M series Pump Motor Capacitors
- Pump Controller Opto Isolators
- STP Turbo Molecular Pump Maintenance
Important information on a safety improvement to Edwards E2M0.7, E2M1 and E2M1.5 rotary vane vacuum pumps. View Safety Notice
Important information on a safety improvement to Edwards iXH, iXM, iXL900, GXS, CXS pumps. View Safety Notice
Important information on periodic maintenance of Edwards STP turbo molecular pumps. View Safety Notice