RA101 – Introduction to Risk Assessment

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Learn Machinery Risk Assessment anytime and anywhere.  Introduction to Risk Assessment is our self-directed machinery risk assessment course, based on ISO 12100:2010 and ISO/TR 14121-2:2012 standards. Delivered online, this course features a widely accepted methodology that can be used without modification in Canada, the EU, and the USA.

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Online Training Centre Opens

Adult learners in class

Online Training Centre Opens You’ve been challenged to start doing risk assessments on your machine designs, but you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’ve bought a few standards or a book or two, hoping to figure it all out, but you never seem to be able to stay focused long enough to get what…

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ISO 13849-1 Analysis — Part 1: Start with Risk Assessment

A "risk matrix" like those sometimes used for risk assessment.

This post was updated 2019-07-24 I often get questions from clients about how to get started on Functional Safety using ISO 13849-1. This article is the first in a series that will walk you through the basics of using ISO 13849-1 and ISO 13849-2. Keep in mind that you will need to hold a copy…

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Scoring Severity of Injury – Hidden Probabilities

I’ve been thinking a lot about risk-scoring tools and our algorithms. One of the key elements of risk is the Severity of Injury. There are hidden probabilities attached to the Severity of Injury scores that are assigned that are not discussed clearly in any of the risk assessment standards that are commonly in use.

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Get the Basics Right! New training courses

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For over 15 years, I’ve taught people about risk assessment, machinery safety and CE Marking of machinery in private, onsite classes and through presentations at safety conferences. Things are about to change! We are introducing new training courses! This fall, Compliance InSight Consulting will begin offering open-enrolment workshops in CE Marking, Risk Assessment Functional Safety,…

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