‘Puwer’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Inspection service certifies machine safety from
Pilz Automation Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "The consultancy division of Pilz Automation Technology can undertake risk assessments on machines or machine designs in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14121-1:2007. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Safety system offers easy setup from
Pilz Automation Technology: "SafetyEYE can deliver substantial cost savings through faster installation and set-up, as well as reduced maintenance requirements. ".
In March 2008, we covered the news from Pilz Automation Technology
- take a look at Light curtain inspections ensure safety lasts
which says: "ESPE certification involves an inspection to ensure that the light curtain cannot be defeated and that it is correctly positioned in relation to the mechanical hazards. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Laidler Associates, Ten out of ten for machinery safety,
as well as Making robotic automation safe from Pilz Automation Technology,
and Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges from Procter Machinery Guarding.
Latest stories...
Company helps customers perform relay upgrades (October 2007)
A small number of PNOZsigma relays are replacing a very wide range of Classic relays, which will significantly simplify ordering and stockholding for customers.
Maintenance enhances machinery safety (September 2007)
Smartscan has been providing a routine maintenance package as part of its safety system solutions for over 10 years.
New dates announced for safety event (August 2007)
Tech-Sales Scotland's free seminars will take place on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th September 2007.
Guarding machinery in educational workshops. (June 2007)
Jeremy Procter explains the regulatory requirements placed on educational establishments for guarding hazardous machinery in workshops.
Associations unite for wide-ranging training (April 2007)
Training courses cover risk assessment, EMC, the WEEE and RoHS directives as well as the function safety of control systems and the new Machinery Directive.
National safety conference to address the four Cs (November 2006)
A new national safety conference is being organised by Pilz Automation Technology to take place at the UK National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, on 23rd January 2007.
RoSPA recognises continuing safety record (September 2006)
A fourth President's Award from RoSPA for Lorien Engineering Solutions has brought its total number of top-level safety awards to 14.
Free machinery safety seminar (September 2006)
Due to high demand, Tech-Sales Scotland is holding a second free machinery safety seminar on Wednesday 4th October 2006 at Cumbernauld.
Further reading
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Audits ensure PUWER compliance
To fully comply with PUWER, any new equipment should be inspected after installation and before it is put into use to make sure it is safe.
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Consultancy sorts out PUWER compliance
In depth knowledge and professionalism won the day when University of Wales College, Newport wanted to bring woodworking and metalworking machinery into compliance with current regulations.
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