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Can you help with this query I received from one of our engineers. Is there a machinery standard that negates the need for guarding of a moving part on the grounds that the part is governed by a clutch system which means that it will stop/failsafe if meeting with any resistance above a certain level?
I understand this kind of thinking applies to some robots which stop/fail to safety if they come into contact with another surface e.g. a person. being designed to ensure that they stop without causing injury.
This is without the need for any guards e.g. light guards. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
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Read and understand Regulation 11 'Guarding of dangerous parts' - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Understand the hierarchy of guarding given in Reg 11.
Understand the legal definition of 'practicable' as it applies to machinery guarding as opposed to 'reasonably practicable'.
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I got involved in machinery safety briefly a couple of years ago and went to an IOSH meeting where a HSE inspector gave an excellent talk. The HSE inspector repeatedly emphasized the importance of the British Standards and how none compliance was used in successful prosecutions. In his words they are the bible.
You have been pointed towards the British Standards but they do take some reading and are not cheap. Like you I started with particular issues but concluded a lot of thing had to change in the machine shop.
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