Plant Safety and Security
Machine Safety: Without an injury, OSHA issues citations for more than $1 million
Whoa, OSHA issues fines for $1,013,000. following a complaint filed by a worker. OSHA investigated the manufacturer and discovered 13 Serious and 17 Willful violations of Regulations. Was this... » more
HART Communication proves valuable on a major project, contributes to a successful startup
The 2011 HART Plant of the Year is Shell’s Scotford Upgrader, recognized after programming and commissioning 1,500 devices. Link to prior winners. » more
Top Control Engineering Articles of 2011
Think Again: Most-read articles for 2011 on the Control Engineering website, www.controleng.com, include Engineers’ Choice Awards highlighting best products, plant performance reporting, advanced... » more
Security at the device level
Individual field devices may be the target of cyber attacks. Getting that deep is a challenge, but attackers have done it. » more
Machine Safety: How safe is safe enough?
In machine guarding, how safe is safe enough? Over my 40 years in industry I’ve heard this comment many times. Is this attitude driven by “safety culture” or is it just a product of qualitative risk... » more
Cyber security vulnerability assessment
The first step in creating an effective defense is figuring out where the vulnerabilities are in the system. This is a difficult but necessary process, and it never ends. » more
How safe are your electrical system work practices?
Survey results show many don’t always follow the rules when working on industrial control equipment. Is failure to wear required protective equipment a foolish choice or an acceptable risk? Clamor... » more
EN ISO 13849-1, the quantitative approach to machine safety begins with a qualitative process
EN ISO 13849-1 has now been fully in force since Jan. 1, 2012, without exception and EN 954 has fully been withdrawn. We’ve heard for four years or more that this change in direction equates to a... » more
Machine Safety: The myths of safety cultures
Every organization at some point in time has held a myth about machine safety. Here are six machine safety myths. What’s yours? Leave a comment. » more
Safety light curtain with integrated muting
The EZ-Screen from Banner Engineering is a Type 4 safety light curtain designed for use on smaller production machines in compact spaces. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, November 2011
Tutorials, cases studies, new products: What do you peers consider important reading on the Control Engineering website? What haven’t you read yet that you should? The most-visited articles at... » more
Panel mount controller for larger robots
The ABB Robotics IRC5 panel-mounted controller's (PMC) functional has been extended for robot model from IRB 2400 to the IRB 7600. » more
Machine Safety: Does adding a hard guard always make your machine safer?
Machine guarding is sometimes approached with the methodology that says lets first add a hard guard to protect the operator from the hazard. Does this always mitigate the hazard, reduce the hazard to... » more
Back to Basics: Thermowell protection
Thermowells, while protecting temperature sensors from a process fluid, can undergo tremendous stresses. A new standard is designed to lower risk of failures. » more
Machinery Directive In 4 Days Drops EN 954 and EN ISO 13849-1 Is Fully In Force: What’s Your Impact?
In Europe on Jan. 1, 2012 the qualitative process (EN 954) of machine safety hazard identification (B, 1, 2, 3, and 4) and mitigation disappears and the quantitative process (EN ISO 13849-1) is fully... » more
Back to basics with functional safety
It is very easy to get caught up in the complexity of a safety system, after all, the consequences can be unthinkable. However, functional safety is all about making thinks work just as they should. » more
Safety Forum: Safety targets productivity
A manufacturer can have safety and productivity at the same time. » more
DIN-rail mounted surge protection protects control panels
The Varitector VSPC surge protection from Weidmuller is designed to protect control panel equipment from damage and breakdowns causes by local lightning strikes. » more
Smart Grid security framework update
An expanded list of standards, new cyber security guidance and product testing proposals are among the new elements in an updated roadmap for Smart Grid interoperability. » more
Avoid hidden dangers when applying 30-cycle-rated transfer switches
By installing current-limiting cable limiters with the transfer switch conductors, electrical designers can achieve selectivity, reduce the risk of arc flash, and protect downstream components. » more
Machine Safety: Without an injury, OSHA issues citations for more than $1 millionWhoa, OSHA issues fines for $1,013,000. following a complaint filed by a worker. OSHA investigated the manufacturer and discovered 13 Serious and 17 Willful violations of Regulations. Was this... » more
HART Communication proves valuable on a major project, contributes to a successful startupThe 2011 HART Plant of the Year is Shell’s Scotford Upgrader, recognized after programming and commissioning 1,500 devices. Link to prior winners. » more
Building a patch management program
Companies that move from legacy proprietary networks to open platforms often discover those new systems need more attention than they thought. » more
Companies that move from legacy proprietary networks to open platforms often discover those new systems need more attention than they thought. » more
Top Control Engineering Articles of 2011Think Again: Most-read articles for 2011 on the Control Engineering website, www.controleng.com, include Engineers’ Choice Awards highlighting best products, plant performance reporting, advanced... » more
Security at the device levelIndividual field devices may be the target of cyber attacks. Getting that deep is a challenge, but attackers have done it. » more
Machine Safety: How safe is safe enough? In machine guarding, how safe is safe enough? Over my 40 years in industry I’ve heard this comment many times. Is this attitude driven by “safety culture” or is it just a product of qualitative risk... » more
Cyber security vulnerability assessmentThe first step in creating an effective defense is figuring out where the vulnerabilities are in the system. This is a difficult but necessary process, and it never ends. » more
How safe are your electrical system work practices?Survey results show many don’t always follow the rules when working on industrial control equipment. Is failure to wear required protective equipment a foolish choice or an acceptable risk? Clamor... » more
EN ISO 13849-1, the quantitative approach to machine safety begins with a qualitative processEN ISO 13849-1 has now been fully in force since Jan. 1, 2012, without exception and EN 954 has fully been withdrawn. We’ve heard for four years or more that this change in direction equates to a... » more
Machine Safety: The myths of safety culturesEvery organization at some point in time has held a myth about machine safety. Here are six machine safety myths. What’s yours? Leave a comment. » more
Safety products manufacturer to be featured on TV
Fike Corp. will be showcased in a nationally syndicated film series called Manufacturing Marvels on The Fox Business Network. » more
Fike Corp. will be showcased in a nationally syndicated film series called Manufacturing Marvels on The Fox Business Network. » more
Safety light curtain with integrated mutingThe EZ-Screen from Banner Engineering is a Type 4 safety light curtain designed for use on smaller production machines in compact spaces. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, November 2011Tutorials, cases studies, new products: What do you peers consider important reading on the Control Engineering website? What haven’t you read yet that you should? The most-visited articles at... » more
Panel mount controller for larger robotsThe ABB Robotics IRC5 panel-mounted controller's (PMC) functional has been extended for robot model from IRB 2400 to the IRB 7600. » more
Machine Safety: Does adding a hard guard always make your machine safer?Machine guarding is sometimes approached with the methodology that says lets first add a hard guard to protect the operator from the hazard. Does this always mitigate the hazard, reduce the hazard to... » more
Back to Basics: Thermowell protectionThermowells, while protecting temperature sensors from a process fluid, can undergo tremendous stresses. A new standard is designed to lower risk of failures. » more
Machinery Directive In 4 Days Drops EN 954 and EN ISO 13849-1 Is Fully In Force: What’s Your Impact?In Europe on Jan. 1, 2012 the qualitative process (EN 954) of machine safety hazard identification (B, 1, 2, 3, and 4) and mitigation disappears and the quantitative process (EN ISO 13849-1) is fully... » more
Back to basics with functional safetyIt is very easy to get caught up in the complexity of a safety system, after all, the consequences can be unthinkable. However, functional safety is all about making thinks work just as they should. » more
Safety Forum: Safety targets productivityA manufacturer can have safety and productivity at the same time. » more
DIN-rail mounted surge protection protects control panelsThe Varitector VSPC surge protection from Weidmuller is designed to protect control panel equipment from damage and breakdowns causes by local lightning strikes. » more
Process data monitoring software licensed to engineering services firm
ChemStaff will use process data monitoring software from Aware Technology to improve safety and reliability within nuclear industry. » more
ChemStaff will use process data monitoring software from Aware Technology to improve safety and reliability within nuclear industry. » more
Smart Grid security framework updateAn expanded list of standards, new cyber security guidance and product testing proposals are among the new elements in an updated roadmap for Smart Grid interoperability. » more
Avoid hidden dangers when applying 30-cycle-rated transfer switchesBy installing current-limiting cable limiters with the transfer switch conductors, electrical designers can achieve selectivity, reduce the risk of arc flash, and protect downstream components. » more
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