Safety Notice - productive robotics OB7 User Manual

PREFACE

SAFETY NOTICE

Do not operate or power your robot before reading this:
Robots, including OB7, can be dangerous. By definition, the robot alone does not constitute the
complete machine or system. A Risk Assessment, performed by a qualified person or team, is
absolutely necessary to understand the risks associated with operating any robot. The specific
considerations and guidelines for performing a Risk Assessment are beyond the scope of this manual.
The Risk Assessment must be performed on the entire machine, system and environment. Steps
must be taken to mitigate all risks identified during the Risk Assessment. These steps may include,
but are not limited to: the addition of safety equipment and/or guarding, education and training
of staff, factory and shop organization, signage, and/or other measures. Risk Assessment and
mitigation is the responsibility of the robot integrator and/or end user. Because the robot is only
one component of the entire system, it is not possible for the robot manufacturer to perform the
necessary Risk Assessment. While a Risk Assessment is mandatory, it can only reduce and mitigate
risks and can not guarantee safety under all circumstances. Comprehensive safety rules, a safe
Work environment and a strong culture of safety are important factors in creating a safe Working
environment.
Operation of robots, and all industrial machinery is governed by regulations and laws specific to each
location. It is the responsibility of the robot integrator and end user to assure that the entire system,
including the robot, are in compliance with all regulations and laws. The following is a partial list of
documents that may be relevant or useful:
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ISO10218-2 Robots and Robotic Devices- Safety Requirements
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ISO/TS 15066-2016 Technical Report for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems, Safety
Requirements
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ISO12100:2010 or later Safety of Machinery - General principles of design, Risk Assessment
and risk reduction
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ANSI B11.0-2010 Safety of Machinery: General Requirements and Risk Assessment
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CSA Z434-2014
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US1740
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