Safer designs for safer workplaces
In Part 2 of this article, I looked at the pressure-sensitive devices (safety edges) themselves. This part explores the stopping performance requirements that engineers and technologists need to consider when applying these devices. Continue reading “How to Apply a Safety Edge to a Machine Guard – Part 3: Stopping Performance”
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018In Part 1 of this article, I looked at the pressure-sensitive devices (safety edges) themselves. This part explores the design requirements that engineers and technologists need to consider when applying these devices. Continue reading “How to Apply a Safety Edge to a Machine Guard – Part 2: Design Considerations”
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Safety Edges are often forgotten as safeguarding devices. Most machinery engineers and designers are familiar with interlocking devices and light curtains, but once we step away from the familiar, our understanding of how to apply safeguarding devices like a safety edge becomes a bit foggy. Continue reading “How to Apply a Safety Edge to a Machine Guard – Part 1: Pressure-sensitive devices”
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018