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Hi
Can anyone help please - urgently?
We are considering changing a system we have at present which involves moving pieces of equipment automatically in and out of the machine - one in one side and the second out of the other side. We are considering changing this from the current automated system to a semi manual one where the operator moves the equipment using a pendant control.
My question is what is deemed a 'safe' speed for this piece of equipment to move at? What is walking speed? etc etc.
Anyone got any instant advice they can offer please?
Cheers
Stuart
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Assuming the current automatic system is fully guarded to current standards, what you propose is a retrograde step and you may come to regret incorporation of a human factors element into your safety controls.
I recommend you proceed with caution and involve a specialist in machine guarding.
If you are members of EEF, they used to provide such a service; not sure if they still do.
feel free to contact me, off forum, for further support.
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