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Risk assessment: A Top-down, Bottom-up Process

Often confused with risk analysis, risk assessment is the comprehensive procedure of figuring out where hazards exist and how to deal with them. It includes identifying hazards, assessing risk, reducing risk, documenting results, and following up to make sure the proper risk reduction methods are put in place.

[10.29.2008]

Wireless I/O Control FAQ

Though wireless I/O control has quickly become a viable consideration for manufacturers, it remains relatively new and, for many, is just being tried for the first time. This article explores the questions you should ask before beginning a wireless I/O project.

[10.29.2008]

Exporting to Europe: What Safety Standards Apply?

A look at the safety standards OEMs must meet in order to successfully export their machines for sale in Europe.

[10.29.2008]

Safety lifecycle: A structured approach

Defined by cross-industry consensus, the safety lifecycle is a method for achieving safety that comprises three main phases: analysis of how much safety is needed in the plant, how to properly design for it, and how to execute and maintain it.

[10.29.2008]

Greater Control: Siemens simplifies advanced process automation

Simplifying advanced process control while minimizing energy costs, raw material consumption, and product variability.

[08.18.2008]

Red alert: Increase in process automation heightens need for safety-related systems

Process-oriented manufacturers look to boost more than efficiency by automating more of their operations, they also seek for solutions that incorporate safety features.

[08.18.2008]

Explore machine (Discrete) safety with JB Titus, Siemens Energy and Automation.

E-stops and Compliance

[ 09.03.2008 ]

ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 Safety Requirements Executive Summary

Executive Summary of ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 safety requirements for packaging machinery and packaging-related converting machinery.

LIVE - Distributed I/O and Safety: Working Together for Improved Profitability - Available 11/19/08 2:00-2:45pm ET

Today, using Distributed I/O as an integral part of your machine safety strategy makes real business sense, enabling your company to be more competitive by saving time and money. Combining multiple functions, like motor starters, drives, and safety I/O all within your standard I/O system, results in major advantages, including reduced cabinet space, interwiring and troubleshooting time. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

LIVE - Safety Relay on Steroids: Tackling Complex Safety Applications with MSS - Available 12/17/08 2:00-2:45pm ET

Innovations in safety relays now enable you to use Modular Safety Systems (MSS) to improve system flexibility, functionality, and diagnostics, while reducing overall costs.  No longer do you have to rely on safety solutions based on individual or multiple safety relays that are limited in their functionality and drive up costs.REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

Charlie Fialkowski of Siemens Energy and Automation, discusses process safety.

Let's talk about SIX

[ 11.03.2008 ]

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09.01.2008

OSHA 10 hour program
December 3-4, 2008 - Lombard, Illinois
10 hour Occupational Safety/Health Standards and Policy Training Program in Lombard, Illinois.

08.11.2008

exiderdome: A Multimedia Traveling Expo - December 8-12, 2008 - Charlotte, NC