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Safety Concerns:
RoboticsGeorgia CTAE Resource Network
Curriculum OfficeWritten by: E.L. Decker
July 2009
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Robots have many of
the same areas of
concern that arerecognized when
using standard
automationmachinery.
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Robots operate in an
area known as an
envelope. Hazardzones exist within
this area where one
might become injuredby the robot or by the
material it is working
with. Emil Decker, 2009
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Just because a robot
is not moving, or
moving in a certainpattern repeatedly,
does not mean that it
will remain in thatsame condition.
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Most automation
equipment remains in
a fixed position, with
a limited movement
range and speed.
Robots can beprogrammed to move
in multiple positions,
with variable speeds. Emil Decker, 2009
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Robots move according
to programming, or
sensory inputs. If theprogram is incomplete,
untested, or inadequate
for the job, then erraticbehavior may create
hazardous conditions.
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
A robot's workenvelope must be kept
clear when
programming andtesting new routines.
Emergency stop
buttons should beinstalled and
personnel trained in its
location and use. Emil Decker, 2009
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
OSHA categorizes
the accidents that
might occur with arobot. They generally
tend to be in one of
the following areas:
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Impact or Collision
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Impact or Collision
Crushing ortrapping
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Impact or Collision
Crushing or trapping
Mechanical PartsAccidents
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Impact or Collision
Crushing or trapping
Mechanical Parts
Accidents
Other
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Some OSHA
recognized sources
of hazards include:
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Human Error
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Human Error
Control Error
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Human Error
Control Error
UnauthorizedAccess
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Human Error
Control Error
Unauthorized
Access
Mechanical Failure
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
EnvironmentalSources
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Environmental
Sources
Power Systems
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Environmental
Sources
Power Systems
Improper
Installation
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
The best way to deal
with injuries is to
prevent them.
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Post and heedwarning signs
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Post and heed
warning signs
Wear safetyequipment
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Post and heed
warning signs
Wear safety
equipment
Monitor gages, limitswitches, and ensureall guards are in
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Safety concerns when utilizing Robots:
Ensure propertraining for all
personnel workingwith or near theequipment.