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Literature
This collection of publications regarding the various aspects of machine and plant safety, as well as standards and regulations on machine safety, are courtesy of Schmersal-USA.
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Best of MRL-News Book
For many years Schmersal has provided ongoing and up-to-date information about the safety of machinery and machine control systems in our biannual MRL News magazine and other publications. This new book contains updated articles from MRL News and other Schmersal publications that have been written by knowledgeable Schmersal employees and well known external experts.
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Specific Background Information on EN ISO 13 849-1:2006
The European standard EN ISO 13849-1 represents a major change in the philosophy of designing and implementing safety-related parts of machine control systems. It is a movement from the sole reliance on the proven-in-use deterministic approach of standards such as EN 954-1, to include probabilistic considerations.
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Passport: Safety Handbook
This 32 page Q & A tutorial is a compilation of our responses to the most frequently-asked questions from people who are actively engaged in designing machine-guard systems. It provides information for a basic understanding of machine guarding.
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OSHA: All About OSHA
This is a 30 page brochure-sized booklet published by OSHA that provides a general overview of how OSHA operates and the basic topics related to occupation safety and health. The information in this booklet is an overview of the Agency, its regulatory responsibilities, policies, procedures, and programs. Information provided does not determine compliance responsibilities under OSHA standards.
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OSHA: Employer Rights and Responsibilites
This is a 24 page brochure-sized booklet published by OSHA to inform employers of their rights and responsibilities after an OSHA inspection has occured. The information in this booklet can be used as a discussion guide during your closing conference with the OSHA compliance officer conducting the inspection.
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OSHA: Safegarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations
Amputations are among the most severe and disabling workplace injuries that often result in permanent disability. These injuries result from the use and care of machines such as saws, presses, conveyors, and bending, rolling or shaping machines as well as from powered and non-powered hand tools, forklifts, doors, trash compactors and during materials handling activities.
This is a 56 page guide that should be read by anyone responsible for the operation, servicing, and maintenance of machines — employers, employees, safety professionals, and industrial hygienists.
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OSHA: Small Business Handbook
American employers and workers want safe and healthful places in which to work. They want everyone on the job to go home whole and healthy each day. Determined to make that dream possible, OSHA is committed to assuring – so far as possible – that every working man and woman in the nation has safe and healthful working conditions. This 52 page handbook provides information to assist small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act), and achieve an in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection.
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Guidelines for Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (Canada)
This 38 page guide is published by the Ontario Ministry of Labor. The purpose of these guidelines is to clarify the intent and requirements of section 7 of the Regulation for Industrial Establishments regarding Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews, which are required for the construction, addition, or installation of new or modification to existing apparatus, structures, protective elements, or processes.
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