Pilz Automation Technology offers a Plant Assessment service to help manufacturing companies prevent accidents and comply with health and safety legislation. Hundreds of such assessments have now been performed and it is highly likely that these will have helped to prevent numerous accidents, the company states.
Investigations of machine related accidents often find that the machinery was inadequately guarded. Other contributory factors can include faults with safety related control systems and too heavy a reliance on operating procedures.
The plant assessments are conducted by Pilz consultants who have a detailed knowledge of machinery, and the relevant safety regulations and standards. If specialised machinery or equipment is involved, a consultant with the relevant competence is used.
The consultant prepares a report for every item of plant that is assessed, presenting an analysis of the hazards and countermeasures (typically guarding, interlocks and control circuits). Should any unacceptable risks be identified, it suggests appropriate improvements that should be made.
Where necessary, and if requested by the client company, a further detailed risk assessment can be undertaken, including a Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) assessment. Cost estimates can also be provided for upgrading the machinery or equipment to meet current standards.
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