Hi Folks, The EC Machinery Directive 1.2.2. Control devices states
"Machinery must be fitted with indicators as required for safe operation. The operator must be able to read them from the control position. >From each control position, the operator must be able to ensure that no-one is >in the danger zones, or the control system must be designed and constructed in such a way that starting is prevented while someone is in the danger zone. If neither of these possibilities is applicable, before the machinery starts, an acoustic and/or visual warning signal must be given. The exposed persons must have time to leave the danger zone or prevent the machinery starting up." EN 60204-1 Safety of Machinery Standard does not identify specific requirements for a startup warning however it does provide the generic requirements for indication in 10.3.3 Flashing lights and displays. My question is does anyone know of any similar requirements for visual and/or audible machine start warnings like last paragraph in MD 1.2.2 that are required by OSHA or other USA requirements? I've not found anything like this in NFPA 79 or any OSHA regulations. I suspect it's there somewhere but I've not found it yet. thanks David P. Nyffenegger, PMP, SM-IEEE Product Development Manager - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
