Introduction to Machine Functional Safety

Functional Safety is a method to allow entry and access to industrial equipment not using OHSA Logout procedures. It is generally seen in "Safety Gates", "Safety Mats" or other items that render machinery non-operational for minor maintenance.
This talk will reference standards ISO 13849 and IEC 62061
Agenda:
– Introduction to the Machine Safety Lifecycle
– Machine Safety as an integral part of business culture.
– Importance of picking a safety standard.
– Risk assessments are a must do. (And they are easier than you think)
– How to design your safety system to meet your required safety level. (SIL or PL)
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480382