Posted By Alex Ryding Hi All, We have a new peice of equipment using 6 axis robots, the guarding to access the equipment use trapped key for access. On "line 1" there is a pressure pad inside the equipment covering the area you can step into. On "line 2" a question was raised about the need for the pressure pad; I've assessed the equipment and I cannot see the need for the additional pressure pad. The only way for you to start the machine is for another person to take the removed key off you, then shut you and start up the equipment. So, my question is: Does anyone know of a reg that I am missing stating about 6 axis robots/ trapped key and must have additional protection?. In my assessment, I see no need for this additional precaution, but I don't want to fall foul of a reg that I am unaware of. Thanks & havea good wekend!

Posted By Eric Taylor Would agree with the previous response. Having said that, there's just about, almost, nearly a risk that during maintenance, someone may be inside while someone else is outside with the key. Even smaller possibility someone would be just dumb ehough to turn it on. Might want to consider a manual shut down switch inside just in case?