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John Ridley and Dick Pearce, both
recognized specialists in machinery safety, guide the reader through
the various standards, regulations and best practices relating to
the safe design and use of machinery and show which standard is
relevant for which type of machine.
Safety with Machinery
provides a basic grounding in machinery safety and covers
safeguarding philosophy and strategy, typical hazards, risk
assessment and reduction, guarding techniques, ergonomic
considerations, safe use of equipment and plant layout.
All types of safeguards are
discussed:
- mechanical
- interlocking
- electrical
- electronic
- programmable
- hydraulic
- pneumatic
The new edition has been updated
throughout in line with changes in regulations and standards.
The section on electric, electronic
and programmable safety systems has been expanded to reflect their
increasing importance.
The book now focuses on the
harmonized standards (e.g. EN ISO 13849, IEC/EN 61131-2) which can
be used by manufacturers to self-certify their machines for the
European market without the need for third party examination, but
also covers other relevant standards (e.g. IEC 62061).
Many practical examples set the
regulations in context and assist in the interpretation of the
various standards.
Safety with Machinery
is essential reading for all engineers involved in machinery design
and maintenance all over the world as every machine sold within or
into the EU needs to conform to the harmonized standards.
It also provides health and safety
professionals, students and employee representatives, as well as
certification bodies, health and safety inspectors and safety
regulators with a comprehensive overview of machinery safety.
Audience
Engineers, technicians and managers in machinery design, manufacture
and maintenance; health and safety professionals and safety
representatives in manufacturing industries; certification and audit
bodies; health and safety inspectors and safety regulatory
organizations.
Vocational students on design of
machinery and health and safety courses.
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