Foundations of Machine Safety Webinar

May 20, 2020

As technologies advance, it is critical to understand how machines and people will work together in a safe and compliant environment. At the same time, you must ensure your processes are optimized and they keep up with the evolving standards.

This can be a daunting task but you are not alone – Omron can help.

Join safety specialist, Michael Joaquin, P.Eng. of Omron Automation for a preview of the popular Skill Builder seminar as Omron demystifies machine safeguarding to help you protect your people, machines and processes.

Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2020                         Time: 2:00 – 3:00ET                  

In this preview session you will learn:

  •   –  Legislated machine safeguarding requirements
  •   –  Elements of the risk assessment process
  •   –  Safety system performance requirements
  •   –  Guarding technologies based on frequency of access
  •   –  The true cost of not reducing risk

Register HERE.

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