Allsteel's New Press Brakes meet the CSA safety code Z142-02. The code for Press Brakes Operation:
Health Safety and Guarding Requirements. Futhermore we can provide a third part authorized document to support this statement on request.
Now is the Time to Upgrade
Deadlines have been set for some machines to be brought up to code. For example, the Power Press Code, CSA Z142-02, calls for an upgrade plan to be developed and implemented such that existing equipment is brought into compliance within two years of the release of the standard. Since that date of December 2004 has come and passed, due diligence requires that these machines need to be upgraded as soon as possible. In the interests of operator safety, all machinery should operate at the safety standards required by law. We look forward to working with you and your company to achieve health and safety compliance.
Allsteel Safety Solutions
Our safety solutions packages make it easy and cost effective to bring your machinery up to code. Allsteel's Engineering’s application engineers carry out on-site consultation, install safety-related controls and guarding, and complete Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews.
Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews
The Ministry of Labour in Ontario requires all engineering and workplace development projects to comply with provincial legislation, and to be examined by a qualified Professional Engineer (April 2001 Section 7 - Regulation For Industrial Establishments). This examination is known as a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR), and is required for the installation of OEM equipment, and fabrication of new and/or modified production machinery. A PSR is a report that is written to identify the hazards and non-compliances of a particular piece of machinery or process in a factory or industrial establishment. It will typically include this list of ‘safety deficiencies’, if any, along with recommendations on how to correct them. The PSR must be signed by a Professional Engineer.
Safety Features
Safety-related upgrades typically include hardware such as emergency stop, PLC, two-hand control, safety relays, safety valves, light curtains, physical guarding, and mechanical devices such as safety ratchets and ram blocks. All devices and their installation must meet or exceed the applicable standards.
Increased Functionality
The programmable system control packages meet the Category 4 safety designation and are specifically designed to improve functionality and extend the safe operating life of existing industrial machinery. Benefits include:
· Improved reliability
· User-friendly interface such as touch screens
· Better ergonomics
· Data-logging (optional)
· Overall aesthetic improvement |
