THREE KEYS TO ROBOT SAFETY: TRAINING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION

To design and implement a safe and productive robotic application effectively, personnel must be formally trained as to the robot's type, specifications, control system, features, and input/output structure. This provides them with the appropriate information needed during the design phase. They should be totally aware of their own facility's safety requirements, OSHAct standards, and the manufacturer's safety features available on the equipment. This knowledge then must be used in the design of the perimeter guarding and remote interface panels to be used in the application. The key factor of a successful and safe application is the proper indoctrination and training of all involved personnel. Finally, refresher seminars should be provided to keep all involved personnel up-to-date.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Safety Council

  444 North Michigan Avenue
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Carrico, L R
• Publication Date: 1984-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 81-85
• Serial:
  • National Safety News
  • Volume: 129
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: National Safety Council

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Implementation; Occupational safety; Robotics; Safety; Safety education; Safety engineering; Training
• Old TRIS Terms: Safety practices
• Subject Areas: Design; Education and Training; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391373
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 127
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM