Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI
Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI
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I am looking for a saftey standard for the use of saftey interlocks on CNC milling and turning machines. We have machinist on our shop floor that made keys for the interlocks. I want to provide some documentation as to why they cannot use these keys. I have done some research in osha and found in 1910.211-212 they talk a lot about this type of stuff but nothing directly stating that interlocks shall not be tampered with. I also looked into ANSI but do not have all the ANSI standards so I do not know what one I would need to purchase if it says something about interlocks in there on CNC machines. Any help or direction is greatly appreciated.





RE: Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI
TygerDawg
Blue Technik LLC
Virtuoso Robotics Engineering
www.bluetechnik.com
RE: Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI
The base statement that the employer has to have a safe working environment covers the bypassing of interlocks which is a safety violation. Interlocks are used to make a safe working environment. Authorized and properly trained personnel with appropriate PPE and processes would be the only people authorized to even attempt to bypass an interlock if it can be done safely. An example is a confined space they can be entered with the proper people, equipment, procedures, and training.
RE: Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI
RE: Interlock Saftey Regulations OSHA/ANSI