Upgrade for machinery risk assessment software

An Industrial Safety Integration product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Mar 30, 2005

Industrial Safety Integration is announcing the release of CIRSMA Version 2.1.0, a fully featured machinery risk assessment software package.

Industrial Safety Integration is announcing the release of CIRSMA Version 2.1.0.

Based on client feedback and industry trends, the following have been added to this already full featured machinery risk assessment software package.

CIRSMA can provide companies with the opportunity to properly document all of the steps that have to be taken in exercising due diligence.

This type of documentation is a valuable asset and should be available in the workplace.

CIRSMA Version 2.1.0 (released on March 19, 2005) incorporates the following improvements: Point of Operation copy/paste function; automatic warning of risk assessment versions which are approaching the closure date; additional selections in the Point of Operation screen for risk reduction measures; hold-to-run control(s) have been added to the risk reduction measures selections; Explorer window displays all records in a tree structure; a context-sensitive menu (right click) for record control in the Explorer window; tabs have been added to allow easy switching between screens; a notes field has been added to the client and equipment screens; an ability to e-mail directly from the client screen has been added; dialog screens are now resizable; the most recent list of databases accessed has been added to the file menu; additional menus have been added for record control; multiple-task hazard documents can be assigned to a point of operation; the release of CIRSMA V2.0.0 incorporated many new features and improvements that were based on international market requirements and customer feedback.

The following additional features are now included in v2.1.0: an improved graphical user interface; a new reporting feature that provides powerful flexible reporting including pictures; reports can be exported to PDF and other image formats; the software is sold in four modules to suit individual requirements; a free viewer is included to view, print and export data for all modules; a new Task Hazard module defines and documents the assignment of personal protective equipment (PPE); the Task Hazard Module has been integrated with the Risk Assessment Module; international control circuit performance selection lists are added, based on EN 954, ANSI/RIA 15.06, CSA Z432, CSA Z434, and ISO 13849-1; new fully integrated help files have been added.

CIRSMA provides a system of examining individual hazards to determine their severity, the need for access to the hazardous area, and the likelihood of a person avoiding harm should the hazardous motion occur.

This concept is based on the risk assessment methodology as described in ISO 14121, ANSI B11.TR3, and EN 1050.

By considering individual hazardous areas rather than attempting to assess an entire machine cell as one hazardous area, suitable risk reduction methods can be assigned.

In addition, the software includes a document management module.

This feature will enable users to prepare a long-term plan and set target dates for the implementation of remedial measures.

The program also provides facilities with the ability to track equipment or process modifications, and develop realistic safety policies that can help to ensure viability.

Also included in the program is a facility safety management system.

This feature can help define what type of person should be allowed into the hazardous area, the hiring requirements for a specific task, and the corporate safety policy development requirements.

CIRSMA can provide the opportunity to properly document all of the steps that have to be taken in exercising due diligence.

This type of documentation is a valuable asset and should be available in the workplace.

The new CIRSMA demo has been made available at Industrial Safety Integration's website.