Application of Advanced Machine Guarding [9335]
Date: Friday, March 9, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: B233

Speakers:
   Tom Alford, Solution Architect, Rockwell Automation
   Pat Barry, Business Development Manager, Safety, Rockwell Automation

Track: Manufacturing
Secondary Track: Engineering
Session Type: Workshop
Skill Level: Advanced

Description:
The workshop presenters discuss advanced/alternative machine guarding measures that improve both safety and productivity. Some manufacturers have interpreted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Minor Servicing Exception in ways that increase risk of injury, with tragic results. Find out what alternative measures are acceptable under current regulations, how productivity can be significantly improved as a result, and best practices for your plants.

Learning Objectives:
Define OSHA Minor Servicing Exception and its application
Describe accepted standards and practices for alternative measures
Explain how advanced guarding improves both safety and productivity
Discuss the application of safety in collaborative applications

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.2
  BWC Discount Programs: 3

File & Handouts:
Application of Advanced Machine Guarding - Presentation


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