A single global machine safety standard has been in the works for a long time and will now be a little longer. The merger of safety standards ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 into one standard, IEC/ISO 17305, ...

Nearly every industrial company cites worker safety as its top priority. But making statements about safety is very different from actual implementation. With standards varying around the world and ...

A standards-based design approach can right-size a safety system to its required performance level. It happens all the time: Machine safety systems are built to the incorrect safety level and create ...

Machine safety is an essential part of the factory floor to help reduce accidents and ensure a safe work environment. According to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, 9% of fatal injuries were ...

In machine shops, slipping safety standards will affect the workers and equipment. With rotating parts, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, and fine airborne particulates, even a momentary lapse can ...

Rockwell Automation has released two new tools to help machine and equipment builders and manufacturers ensure they are designing and engineering their products more safely. The new tools -- Rockwell ...

Depending on its output, a machine shop’s loadout details will vary from one operation to the next. Still, many of the health risks are universal, appearing in every shop. What are the most common ...

Machine shops present unique hazards distinct from those in laboratories or other work environments. Drexel University establishes safety requirements for all faculty, professional staff, and students ...

Machine learning has long drawn inspiration from human learning processes, including the valuable lessons learned from mistakes. However, the application of machine learning in safety-critical ...