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Safety, Technology & Innovation is a monthly update that delivers significant product information, educational articles and industry news from Omron STI and other expert sources to help make safety work, for you.
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Who's at Fault when Fingers are Amputated?
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According to Who's at fault when a broach amputates fingers?, published in the June 10, 2010, issue of Machine Design, a worker attempting to reposition a shim on a broaching machine with one hand accidentally initiated the machine's run position with his other hand. The result? Three fewer fingers.
Who is responsible for the safety of the machine and its operator, and liable for the injury - the machine manufacturer, whoever modified the original machine, or the company that owned the machine? Full Article
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| Assessing and Reducing Risk - the Right Way |
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Are your machines properly safeguarded? How do you know?
According to Chris Soranno, Safety Compliance Manager with Omron STI, machine safeguarding can be broken down into a thorough 12-step process that, when performed properly, leads to safe and efficient operation of industrial machinery. Full Article
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| Have it Your Way - Flexible and "Transparent" Machine Safety Ideal for OEMs |
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Available in Advanced, Standard and Basic versions to optimize the cost of safeguarding design, Omron STI's MiniSafe® MS4800 series safety light curtains enable machine builders to purchase the features they need without paying for those they don't.
The comprehensive feature set delivers unparalleled safety light curtain flexibility, enabling the MS4800 to tackle simple or complex machine guarding applications. This allows OEMs to realize a simplified Bill of Materials by standardizing on a single safety light curtain family across multiple applications. They also feature a transparent "built-in" look and feel that is ideal for OEM machine builders.
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| Did You Know? |
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Did you know that manufacturers who utilize programmable safety controllers typically benefit from lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than those that don't? Whether used in standalone safety applications or distributed safety control systems, programmable safety controllers can deliver big benefits, including:
- Fewer parts for reduced maintenance, while machine failures and their causes are monitored and reported
- Simplified safety certification
- Reduced wiring, with simplified adjustments via PC support software
- Increasingly standardized design specifications that simplify design changes
- More flexible layout, plus easier adding or removing of safety equipment as application needs change
Learn more about making the most of programmable safety controllers in our Guide to DeviceNet Safety Systems.
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