Safety with Machinery / Edition 2

by John Ridley, Dick Pearce

Overview

John Ridley and Dick Pearce, both recognized specialists in machinery safety, guide the reader through the various standards, regulations and best practices relating to the safe design and use of machinery and show which standard is relevant for which type of machine. Safety with Machinery provides a basic grounding in machinery safety and covers safeguarding philosophy and strategy, typical hazards, risk assessment and reduction, guarding techniques, ergonomic considerations, safe use of equipment and plant layout. All types of safeguards are discussed – mechanical, interlocking, electrical / electronic / programmable, hydraulic, pneumatic.

The new edition has been updated throughout in line with changes in regulations and standards. The section on electric, electronic and programmable safety systems has been expanded to reflect their increasing importance. The book now focuses on the harmonised standards (e.g. EN ISO 13849, IEC/EN 61131-2) which can be used by manufacturers to self-certify their machines for the European market without the need for third party examination, but also covers other relevant standards (e.g. IEC 62061). Many practical examples set the regulations in context and assist in the interpretation of the various standards.

Safety with Machinery is essential reading for all engineers involved in machinery design and maintenance all over the world as every machine sold within or into the EU needs to conform to the harmonised standards. It also provides health and safety professionals, students and employee representatives, as well as certification bodies, health and safety inspectors and safety regulators with a comprehensive overview of machinery safety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750667807
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/12/2005
Pages:	294
Sales rank:	818,660
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Ridley began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York before becoming a writer for television and films. His screenplay for 12 Years a Slave won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the author of several novels and graphic novels, including the thriller What Fire Cannot Burn, the graphic novel The American Way, and other books.

Table of Contents

Safeguarding philosophy and strategy: Safeguarding of work equipment; Factors affecting the selection and effectiveness of machine safeguards; Typical hazards of machinery; Risk assessment, risk reduction and selection of safeguards. Guarding techniques: Mechanical guarding; Interlocking safeguards; Ergonomic aspects of machinery safeguarding. Safeguarding systems: Mechanical safety arrangements; Electrical safety circuits; Hydraulic safety circuits; Pneumatic safety circuits. Other safety related arrangements: Safety in the use of lifting equipment; Safety with pressure systems; Safe working with equipment; Plant layout and the working environment. Appendices: Published standards; Glossary of terms; Abbreviations; Smooth shaft pick-up; Pipeline colour codes; Permit-to-work; Protection of enclosures; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...an excellent overview of machinery safety. ...well written... The authors clearly have extensive knowledge and practical experience in relation to the safety of machinery."
- HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK, Oct 2003, Review of the previous edition

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