image: Advanced Recycling Machines Many manufacturers selling industrial products into the EU market have come to understand at least one of the environmental protection Directives, RoHS – the “Restriction of…
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CE, Brexit and Authorised Representatives We’re just passing the T‑1 year mark on the UK’s journey towards leaving the EU. Some of my readers are “Leavers”, while others are “Remainers”, but…
Read MoreNew Directions in Plastics Machinery
Update to this article, September 2020. ISO 20430 was published in April 2020. ISO/TC 270 is now developing ISO 23582 – 1 — Plastics and rubber machines — Clamping systems — Part 1: Safety requirements for magnetic clamping systems. Public…
Read MoreTesting Emergency Stop Systems
I’ve had a number of questions from readers regarding testing of emergency stop systems, and particularly with the frequency of testing. I addressed the types of tests that might be needed in…
Read MoreInconsistencies in ISO 13849 – 1:2006
I’ve written quite a bit recently on the topic of circuit architectures under ISO 13849 – 1, and one of my readers noticed an inconsistency between the text of the standard and Figure 5,…
Read MoreBye, Steve. Thanks for everything!
Today marks a turning point for me. With the loss of Steve Jobs, the world is a lesser place. His brilliance, vision and charisma changed the world for the better in so…
Read MoreCSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety Public Review
CSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety is now available for public review on the CSA web site. This standard is the Canadian implementation of NFPA 70E and IEEE P1584, covering…
Read MoreRelative Radiation Doses – XKCD
Here’s a chart that shows the relative doses of radiation and the levels of external dose that is fatal. Thanks to XKCD for this great illustration!
MS101 Launches new Mobile Site
Compliance InSight and Machinery Safety 101 are proud to announce that we have launched a new mobile version of the MS101 blog. Now you can get access to the full content…
Read MoreCSA Z1002 Public Review – Halfway there!
Only 30 days remain to review the draft of CSA Z1002!
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