Safety Concept
The engineering design specification that turns risk assessment findings into a practical, integrated safety solution.
We use data collected during an on-site review of the machine to define the high-level engineering details for the protective measures recommended by the risk assessment. The safety concept is the safety design specification for the machine – it identifies the safety inputs, safety outputs, and safety control devices needed to achieve the functionality and required reliability for each engineering solution.
Safety Inputs
Sensors and devices that detect a hazardous condition
Safety Outputs
The controlled actions that bring the machine to a safe state
Safety Control Devices
The logic and hardware that tie inputs and outputs together
Defining The Solution
An important aspect of this phase is reviewing how practical the recommended risk reduction measures are and confirming the ability to integrate them into the current machine controls. Potential solutions will be discussed with your engineering, operations, maintenance, and management teams to ensure the recommended risk reduction measures do not interfere with tasks that are performed on the machine.
Key Benefits
- Defines safety inputs, outputs, and control devices for each solution
- Cross-team review with engineering, operations, and maintenance
- Confirms measures integrate with existing machine controls
- Preserves productivity – solutions won't interfere with tasks
Our Process
1
ON-SITE DATA COLLECTION
Gather engineering details on the machine and its recommended protective measures
2
DEFINE THE SAFETY DESIGN
Identify safety inputs, outputs, and control devices for each engineering solution
3
REVIEW WITH YOUR TEAMS
Discuss potential solutions with engineering, operations, maintenance, and management
4
DEVELOP THE SAFETY CONCEPT
Compile findings into the safety design specification for the machine
5
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Document mutual acceptance of the proposed solutions
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Let our engineers translate your risk assessment findings into a practical, integrated safety design.