Machine Safety
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Machine safety: Executives balance risks, profits
May 16, 2013
Industrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » more
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May 16, 2013
Industrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » more
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Machine safety: PLC versus PAC, is there a difference for safety?
May 06, 2013
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
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May 06, 2013
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
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Machine safety: Does effective grounding include ancillary hand rails, fences, and more?
April 29, 2013
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
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April 29, 2013
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
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Machine safety: What is ambient air temperature and the relationship to safe operation?
April 25, 2013
How can the ambient air temperature range from -30 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit inside a manufacturing plant? The product specs call for certification at -5 to +30 degrees Centigrade for safe operation. Do the international machine safety standards address this? » more
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April 25, 2013
How can the ambient air temperature range from -30 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit inside a manufacturing plant? The product specs call for certification at -5 to +30 degrees Centigrade for safe operation. Do the international machine safety standards address this? » more
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Machine safety: Are most machines are intrinsically safe by design?
April 21, 2013
It is odd to think that anyone in the U.S. believes most machines are intrinsically safe by design. Yet, only three weeks ago I heard this comment spoken in a conference room. Honestly, this kind of statement needs a lot of scrutiny to understand the intended validity. » more
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April 21, 2013
It is odd to think that anyone in the U.S. believes most machines are intrinsically safe by design. Yet, only three weeks ago I heard this comment spoken in a conference room. Honestly, this kind of statement needs a lot of scrutiny to understand the intended validity. » more
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Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 4
April 08, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 4 of 4 looks at how manufacturers should look at their machine safety programs in light of international... » more
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April 08, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 4 of 4 looks at how manufacturers should look at their machine safety programs in light of international... » more
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Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 3
April 02, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 3 of 4 looks at international safety emphasis and impact with OSHA. » more
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April 02, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 3 of 4 looks at international safety emphasis and impact with OSHA. » more
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Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 2
March 22, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 2 of 4 looks at U.S. vs. international safety. » more
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March 22, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. Part 2 of 4 looks at U.S. vs. international safety. » more
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Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 1
March 13, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. » more
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March 13, 2013
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about what changes are needed, if any, as a manufacturer. » more
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Machine Safety: What are fault exclusions?
March 08, 2013
Where did the term “fault exclusions” derive? Can you simply choose any fault to exclude? Who would ever exclude a fault while trying to provide employees with appropriate safe machine guarding? » more
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March 08, 2013
Where did the term “fault exclusions” derive? Can you simply choose any fault to exclude? Who would ever exclude a fault while trying to provide employees with appropriate safe machine guarding? » more
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