Statutory Requirements - Universal Robots UR5 User Manual

1.3 Statutory requirements

The robot is a component in a robot installation. It cannot be considered a
complete machine because it requires an installation including a tool. When a
specific robot installation is constructed it is very important to make a risk assess-
ment of the complete robot installation. Guidance on risk assessment is given in
the next sub-chapter 1.4.
The integrator shall ensure that all personnel are protected against all serious
hazards. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) is an agency of
the United States Department of Labor and OSHA makes rules and standards
for machine safety. Two OSHA standards relevant for safety of robot installations
are listed below:
1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333, Selection and Use of Work Practices
2. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
All electrical installations shall be constructed to prevent electrical shock
and the complete robot installation shall have a lockout/tagout function. Lock-
out/tagout refers to when all power to the machinery in the robot installation
can be disconnected and that the disconnecting switch can be locked in the
off position; preventing other people from re-powering the system. The integra-
tor is responsible for installing the lockout/tagout function. For more information
go to http://www.osha.gov
Other safety standards exist besides the OSHA standards:
1. ANSI/RIA 15.06-2012 "American national standard - Safety requirements"
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WARNING:
1. The robot and controller box generate heat during oper-
ation. Do not handle or touch the robot while in operation
or immediately after operation. To cool the robot down,
power off the robot and wait one hour.
2. Never stick fingers behind the internal cover of the
controller box.
CAUTION:
1. When the robot is combined with or working with ma-
chines capable of damaging the robot, then it is highly
recommended to test all functions and the robot program
separately. It is recommended to test the robot program
using temporary waypoints outside the workspace of other
machines. Universal Robots cannot be held responsible for
any damages caused to the robot or to other equipment
due to programming errors or malfunctioning of the robot.
2. Do not expose the robot to permanent magnetic
fields. Very strong magnetic fields can damage the robot.
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1.3. Statutory requirements
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