Risk Assessment

Machine safety guarding requires that all stages of plant and equipment are assessed, in accordance with local laws. During the Risk Assessment process all stages of the machines life cycle and hazards are identified reviewing potential consequences and the likelihood in the event of failure.

Validation

Machine safety guarding standards require that all parts of a safety system shall be validated accordance AS 4024.1502—2006. The Validation process is to confirm all specifications and conformity of any part of the safety control system.

The Validation follows a step by step logical process requires well proven knowledge and cannot be involved with the design of the safety system.

Safety by Design

The hierarchy of machine safety guarding all begins at design stage. Risk Identification and Elimination by design  is the best form of machine safety to prevent the potential hazards.