Safety and Standards in Robotics and Automation

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Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation

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Unwanted noise or interferences in an electrical path which occurs when an electrical device is interrupted by an electromagnetic field.

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Hazardous Materials

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Any item or substance which poses a risk to health and safety.

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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Organization which develops international standards to support manufactured products and technology.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Government agency which ensures safe and healthy working conditions.

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Remote or Training Pendant

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Device tethered to a machine to activate or stop a robot and switches between training and operation modes.

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Risk Assessments (RAs)

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Reviews to identify hazards and potential risks in a workplace.

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Robotics Industries Association (RIA)

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Organization which advocates for automation technologies, educates on successful automation and develops industry standards to support robotics and automation.

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Safety Manuals

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Instructions developed by companies to ensure safe operation of tools and equipment.

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Safety Tests

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Evaluations performed to ensure a safe environment for employees.

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Three-Step Approach

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Set of safeguarding requirements used in robotics to implement safety mechanisms and eliminate hazards.