Introduction to Machine Functional Safety

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Functional Safety is a method to allow entry and access to industrial equipment not using OHSA Logout procedures.  It is generally seen in "Safety Gates", "Safety Mats" or other items that render machinery non-operational for minor maintenance.  

This talk will reference standards ISO 13849 and IEC 62061

Agenda: 

1. Introduction to the Machine Safety Lifecycle
2. Machine Safety as an integral part of business culture.
3. Importance of picking a safety standard.
4. Risk assessments are a must do. (And they are easier than you think)
5. How to design your safety system to meet your required safety level. (SIL or PL)