1.8. Safety Precautions for Access to Safety Fence
1.8. Safety Precautions for Access to Safety Fence
| Please observe following countermeasures because safety on robot automatic operation is very important. |
The robot is very heavy and strong, even at low speeds. When entering the safety fence, one must observe the relevant safety regulations of its pertinent country.
The operators always must be aware of the unexpected movements of robot. Robots are able to move fast shortly after being stopped. The operators should know that the robot is able to move in a different route, without any notice, by means of external signals. Thus, when trying to stop the robot during teaching or operating test, one should be able to stop the robot with a teach pendant or control panel.
When entering the working envelope through the safety gate, you must take the teach pendant with yourself so that other people can not operate the robot. Make sure to post up the control panel a sign indicating the state of robot handling.
People must understand the followings when they are to enter the robot’s working envelope
(1) Do not enter the working envelope other than teaching person.
(2) Operation set-up mode of controller must be a manual mode in the control panel.
(3) Always wear the approved working suite.(Do not wear a loose clothes as you please)
(4) Do not wear gloves when handling controller.
(5) Do not leave innerwear such as underwear, shirts, or necktie out of the working suite.
(6) Do not wear personal accessories such as big earrings, rings, or necklaces.
(7) Make sure to wear safety shoes, helmet, and goggles and if necessary, wear other self-protective outfit such as safety gloves.
(8) Make sure that the emergency stop circuit is working correctly and in its proper function, turns MOTOR OFF when pressing the emergency stop button in the control panel and teach pendant before handling the robot.
(9) Make your posture face-to-face with the robot manipulator when performing your work.
(10) Follow the predetermined working procedure.
(11) Be prepared for emergency exit or safe place considering that the robot may unexpectedly rush at you.