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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.