Following an injury event, this customer faced an OSHA audit and needed a full risk assessment of their equipment line. The injury occurred in an area that required operator interaction to unload a finished roll from a winder while another continues winding.
To provide safe access, a muting zone with an area scanner and light curtain was implemented. This advanced method of machine guarding was more efficient compared to a standard, but cumbersome ,lockout-tagout procedure. In this case, the operator would use a Request Access push button to enter the area safely, while the light curtain provided a failsafe emergency stop if breached. The result was not only safer access to the area, but also a streamlined procedure that increased production volume.
This project showcases the benefit of having engineers who go beyond the minimum requirements to deliver comprehensive solutions. Solutions that address the entire problem, not just immediate needs.
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