Control Engineering presents - Mechanical Guards or Electronic Guarding Systems
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Top Stories Mechanical Guards or Electronic
Guarding Systems: Which is Best for the Application? By Paul Davis Automation, Inc. When evaluating choices for protecting machine operators, the options are clear. From OSHA's perspective there are three choices in descending order of importance: 1. Design the hazard out of the machine; Guide: Common machine safety standards, terms, violations: Terms you need to know Understanding machine safety standards
and terms remains a challenging first step to spotting and reducing risks
and increasing profitability. Sources for help are many. Standards organizations
covering machine safety include American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Robotics Industries
Association (RIA), and U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA), among others. Requirements are numerous; some are more obvious
than others.
Click here to understand which Machine Safety terms you need to
know. Safety Drives Paradigm Shift: Turning an expense into a benefit Manufacturers and suppliers no longer view enhanced safety in the workplace as an unwelcome expense. Progressive manufacturers see the use of safety as a way to differentiate themselves and drive greater profitability. To learn how others have made this change, click here. |
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