Workcell Safety; Osha Robotic Safety Standards - Denso VS-6556G Instruction Manual

WORKCELL SAFETY

OSHA Robotic Safety Standards

Summary of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety Standards related to robotics and
safety enclosures. The below list includes all standards relevant to the UI Robotic Work-cell.
1910.144
Color identification
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Red- Danger, fire protection, emergency stop
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Yellow- designating caution and marking physical hazards
1910.145
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Accident prevention signs and tags
o Caution signs: warn against unsafe practices
o Safety instruction signs
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1910.212
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Machine Guarding Methods
o Barriers
o Two-handed tripping devices
o Electronic safety devices
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Workspace guarding (protecting the area of possible operation)
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Guarding device shall prevent operator from having any body part in the danger zone during
operating cycle
PUB 8-1.3
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Protection Practices:
o Interlocked Barrier: physical barrier around robot incorporating interlock gates
o Fixed Barrier: fence that requires tools
o Awareness barrier: railing or suspended chain
o Presence sensing device: pressure mats, and light curtains
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Emergency Braking:
o Dynamic braking systems cutting off all power
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Visible warning systems
o Easily recognizable and enhance effectiveness of safeguards
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Control Devices:
o Main Control panel is located outside robot work area and in sight of robot
o Easy accessible emergency stops
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Controls that initiate power or motion are constructed and guarded against accidental operation
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All devices are clearly marked and labeled to purpose
General operation instructions
Safety measures