Machine Safety
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Join this ongoing discussion of machine guarding topics, including solutions assessments, regulatory compliance, gap analysis, operating efficiencies and cost savings, as well as all relevant safety standards, such as those from NFPA, ANSI, RIA, IEC, ISO and OSHA.
Machine Safety: Is OSHA okay with my 'acceptable' risk mitigation?
July 12, 2012
“We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every hazard. Will OSHA agree with the mitigated 'acceptable' risk levels we’ve achieved?” » more
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July 12, 2012
“We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every hazard. Will OSHA agree with the mitigated 'acceptable' risk levels we’ve achieved?” » more
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Machine Safety: Are the stopping categories confusing?
July 10, 2012
My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping categories, we’re stopping machine motion the quickest way possible. Right? (Standards are cited below. Are they clear enough?) » more
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July 10, 2012
My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping categories, we’re stopping machine motion the quickest way possible. Right? (Standards are cited below. Are they clear enough?) » more
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Machine Safety: My main disconnect e-stop isn’t red with a yellow background
July 05, 2012
Does my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
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July 05, 2012
Does my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
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Machine safety: What does 'reset' mean?
July 03, 2012
Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there from machine builders to machine users? What do standards think about the term? » more
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July 03, 2012
Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there from machine builders to machine users? What do standards think about the term? » more
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Machine Safety: What differentiates a hazard analysis from a risk assessment?
June 25, 2012
With machine safety, why aren’t the differences well known between a Hazard Analysis and a Risk Assessment? It has been 12 years since machine safety jumped to the forefront of industrial opportunity. » more
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June 25, 2012
With machine safety, why aren’t the differences well known between a Hazard Analysis and a Risk Assessment? It has been 12 years since machine safety jumped to the forefront of industrial opportunity. » more
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Machine Safety: Where do I start?
June 20, 2012
“We are a medium sized business in manufacturing and our new owners are very interested in machine guarding and machine safety for our employees. Where do I start?” Eight tips follow for a machine safety and machine guarding. » more
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June 20, 2012
“We are a medium sized business in manufacturing and our new owners are very interested in machine guarding and machine safety for our employees. Where do I start?” Eight tips follow for a machine safety and machine guarding. » more
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Machine Safety: How do I know that a consensus standard has been updated?
June 15, 2012
At almost every Machine Safety Seminar I hear someone ask: “How do I know that a consensus standard has been updated?” » more
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June 15, 2012
At almost every Machine Safety Seminar I hear someone ask: “How do I know that a consensus standard has been updated?” » more
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Machine Safety: Has OSHA ever fined an employee for a safety violation?
June 13, 2012
Everyone knows that OSHA applies fines to employers for citable safety violations to its regulations. Yet, since OSHA also requires employees to be responsible for safety, has an employee that violates safety regulations ever been fined? » more
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June 13, 2012
Everyone knows that OSHA applies fines to employers for citable safety violations to its regulations. Yet, since OSHA also requires employees to be responsible for safety, has an employee that violates safety regulations ever been fined? » more
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Machine Safety: Does OSHA reference consensus standards for compliance?
May 16, 2012
I have presented or been a presenter at literally scores of machine safety seminars over more than 10 years and absolutely the most asked question is, “Does OSHA reference consensus standards for compliance?” » more
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May 16, 2012
I have presented or been a presenter at literally scores of machine safety seminars over more than 10 years and absolutely the most asked question is, “Does OSHA reference consensus standards for compliance?” » more
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Machine Safety: Does a risk assessment need to be updated for a minor machine modification?
May 07, 2012
We’ve made some minor changes to several machines over the past six months but none of these modifications included the safety system. Our engineer said that there was no change in operator safety. Do we have to update the risk assessments anyway? See ANSI B11.0 – 2010 Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk Assessment; OSHA recommended. » more
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May 07, 2012
We’ve made some minor changes to several machines over the past six months but none of these modifications included the safety system. Our engineer said that there was no change in operator safety. Do we have to update the risk assessments anyway? See ANSI B11.0 – 2010 Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk Assessment; OSHA recommended. » more
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