IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
4 Safety Edge Controllers Manual 99640-0010 Rev.P
Original Instructions
Definition of Qualified Person
A person who, by possession of a recognized degree in an applicable field
or a certificate of professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge,
training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to
solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.
Reference ASME B30.2-2001
The equipment operator must receive specific, proper training on exactly
which
equipme
nt is protected by the Safety Edge and Controller, the
equipment’s operating controls, warning signs and safety instructions. The
equipment operator must thoroughly understand and follow the company’s
safety rules and always use the safeguards and proper hand tools provided
by the employer. The equipment operator must notify management if the
equipment, tooling or safety devices are not operating properly. Never use
the equipment if it or the related safety equipment is not in proper working
order.
The following additional requirements must be met before using the Safety
Edge
Controller E-stop system.
• The equipment on which the Safety Edge and Controller are installed must
be capable of stopping motion anywhere in its stroke or cycle.
• Do not use a Safety Edge and Controller:
— on any device with inconsistent stopping time o
r inadequate control
devices or mechanisms.
— where the environment, such as corrosive chemicals, may degrade the
efficiency of the Safety Edge and Controller.
• When a Safety Edge and Controller are installed on a machine or other
piece of equipment as an emergency stop device, the employer has the
responsibility to insure that all applicable federal, state and local Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements and other such rules, codes and
regulations are satisfied.
• All safety-related machine control circuit elements, including
pneumatic
, electric or hydraulic controls, must be control reliable as
defined by ANSI B11.19-2003, 3.14. All other machinery or equipment
must meet OSHA Standard 1910.212 on general machine guarding plus
any other applicable regulations, codes and standards.