Plant Safety and Security
Leader Under 40: Brad Prosak
Product Manager, Safety Components; Rockwell Automation - BS Industrial Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University » more
Machine Safety – does new technology create new hazards?
When NFPA 79 changed by removing requirements for hard wiring machine safety devices in 2002, many automation suppliers introduced new safety rated devices for machine guarding. Domestic standards... » more
When worlds collide
Does a meeting of the IT group and the controls group always have to result in a collision? Can we avoid the broken glass? » more
Webcast: The rocky relationship between safety and security
Register now to hear it live: Best practices for avoiding common cause failure and preventing cyber security attacks in safety systems. » more
Machine Safety: Are you a chosen one?
A joint committee is merging two global machine safety standards (ISO 13849-1:2006, Safety of machinery -- Safety-related parts of control systems -- Part 1: General principles for design and IEC... » more
Special report: The electrical infrastructure business
Schneider Electric's Don Rickey discusses trends and issues in the firm's infrastructure business. » more
FAQs on arc flash: Understand, assess the dangers
Littelfuse has compiled a series of questions related to arc flash and hazard prevention. » more
Commissioning buildings for fire, life safety
Proper commissioning of the fire and life safety features will ensure an on-time building. » more
Multifunction safety light curtains integrate signaling, alignment aid
Schmersal’s SLC440 Series Safety Light Curtains and Safety Light Grids incorporate a full range of functions, highly visible signaling, and an alignment aid in a rugged housing. » more
Machine Safety: Consequences of not performing risk assessments!
If a machine shop hasn't had an incident or employee injury for 10 years, is that result of an excellent safety culture or simply great luck? Are “hope” and “lack of attention” proactive business... » more
Machine safety: A social responsibility or KPI?
Is machine safety, as part of a corporate safety culture, focused at a social responsibility? Or is it part of the business culture as a key performance indicator (KPI)? » more
Commissioning best practices: Electrical
Commissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and continues through the completion of functional performance testing. » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work
Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during September 2012 included the following topics: mobile software applications for engineers, direct-drive rotary motors, industrial Ethernet... » more
Machine Safety: hazard remediation, mechanical versus control system solutions
What's the residual risk for Cat 3 hazard mitigated by a fixed steel plate? Did the repair result in a control reliable solution? Are physical barriers or control solutions better to reduce risk.... » more
PV, wind power generation fuses
Cooper Bussmann has expanded its CUBEFuse portfolio of Class CF fuses for protecting solar and wind power generation installations. » more
Effective bonding, grounding: The backbone of electrical safety
Providing and maintaining an effective impedance path to ground is critical to maintain reliable, efficient, and safe operating facilities. » more
Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global compliance
Countries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Safety interface controller
The PSSR-2 by Tapeswitch has integrity monitoring of any presence sensing safety switch along with a manual and auto reset. » more
Four common commissioning mistakes to avoid
A few simple steps can prevent countless expensive headaches. » more
How do I know if a wireless app is secure?
Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
Leader Under 40: Brad ProsakProduct Manager, Safety Components; Rockwell Automation - BS Industrial Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University » more
Machine Safety – does new technology create new hazards?When NFPA 79 changed by removing requirements for hard wiring machine safety devices in 2002, many automation suppliers introduced new safety rated devices for machine guarding. Domestic standards... » more
When worlds collideDoes a meeting of the IT group and the controls group always have to result in a collision? Can we avoid the broken glass? » more
Webcast: The rocky relationship between safety and securityRegister now to hear it live: Best practices for avoiding common cause failure and preventing cyber security attacks in safety systems. » more
Machine Safety: Are you a chosen one?A joint committee is merging two global machine safety standards (ISO 13849-1:2006, Safety of machinery -- Safety-related parts of control systems -- Part 1: General principles for design and IEC... » more
Special report: The electrical infrastructure businessSchneider Electric's Don Rickey discusses trends and issues in the firm's infrastructure business. » more
Arc-preventive MCCs promote personal safety, equipment life
A closed-door approach to electrical maintenance reduces operator exposure » more
A closed-door approach to electrical maintenance reduces operator exposure » more
FAQs on arc flash: Understand, assess the dangers Littelfuse has compiled a series of questions related to arc flash and hazard prevention. » more
Commissioning buildings for fire, life safetyProper commissioning of the fire and life safety features will ensure an on-time building. » more
Multifunction safety light curtains integrate signaling, alignment aidSchmersal’s SLC440 Series Safety Light Curtains and Safety Light Grids incorporate a full range of functions, highly visible signaling, and an alignment aid in a rugged housing. » more
Machine Safety: Consequences of not performing risk assessments!If a machine shop hasn't had an incident or employee injury for 10 years, is that result of an excellent safety culture or simply great luck? Are “hope” and “lack of attention” proactive business... » more
Machine safety: A social responsibility or KPI?Is machine safety, as part of a corporate safety culture, focused at a social responsibility? Or is it part of the business culture as a key performance indicator (KPI)? » more
Commissioning best practices: ElectricalCommissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and continues through the completion of functional performance testing. » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during September 2012 included the following topics: mobile software applications for engineers, direct-drive rotary motors, industrial Ethernet... » more
2012 Automation Fair event, Nov. 7-8
Rockwell Automation holds its 21st annual event in 2012 in Philadelphia on Nov. 7-8, with related technical sessions, hands-on labs, industry forums, and more than 100 exhibitors. » more
Rockwell Automation holds its 21st annual event in 2012 in Philadelphia on Nov. 7-8, with related technical sessions, hands-on labs, industry forums, and more than 100 exhibitors. » more
Machine Safety: hazard remediation, mechanical versus control system solutions What's the residual risk for Cat 3 hazard mitigated by a fixed steel plate? Did the repair result in a control reliable solution? Are physical barriers or control solutions better to reduce risk.... » more
PV, wind power generation fusesCooper Bussmann has expanded its CUBEFuse portfolio of Class CF fuses for protecting solar and wind power generation installations. » more
Effective bonding, grounding: The backbone of electrical safetyProviding and maintaining an effective impedance path to ground is critical to maintain reliable, efficient, and safe operating facilities. » more
Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global complianceCountries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Safety interface controllerThe PSSR-2 by Tapeswitch has integrity monitoring of any presence sensing safety switch along with a manual and auto reset. » more
Four common commissioning mistakes to avoidA few simple steps can prevent countless expensive headaches. » more
SPONSORED White paper: Honeywell Whitepaper for Application Whitelisting
Application whitelisting is a new methodology for protecting a company's infrastructure and preventing security breaches from hackers. » more
Application whitelisting is a new methodology for protecting a company's infrastructure and preventing security breaches from hackers. » more
OSHA report: Workplace fatalities down almost 2%
Solis: ‘A step in the right direction, but more needs to be done’ » more
Solis: ‘A step in the right direction, but more needs to be done’ » more
How do I know if a wireless app is secure?Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
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