Table of Contents

Safeguarding philosophy and strategy: Safeguarding of work equipment; Factors affecting the selection and effectiveness of machine safeguards; Typical hazards of machinery; Risk assessment, risk reduction and selection of safeguards. Guarding techniques: Mechanical guarding; Interlocking safeguards; Ergonomic aspects of machinery safeguarding. Safeguarding systems: Mechanical safety arrangements; Electrical safety circuits; Hydraulic safety circuits; Pneumatic safety circuits. Other safety related arrangements: Safety in the use of lifting equipment; Safety with pressure systems; Safe working with equipment; Plant layout and the working environment. Appendices: Published standards; Glossary of terms; Abbreviations; Smooth shaft pick-up; Pipeline colour codes; Permit-to-work; Protection of enclosures; Index.

About the Author

John Ridley, Dick Pearce

Reviews

"...an excellent overview of machinery safety. ...well written... The authors clearly have extensive knowledge and practical experience in relation to the safety of machinery." - HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK, Oct 2003, Review of the previous edition