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FAQ with the Axelent Safety Group

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Machine safety is not always easy. That is why we have collected our most frequently asked questions that we receive from our customers. If you do not see your question below - send us an email in the form below and we will answer as soon as possible!

Q&A with the Safety Group

Do you have any questions regarding machine safety? Ask your questions here!

 

Which version of a standard should be applied?

The simple answer is…

How strong must guard fencing be?

“Guards shall resist static and dynamic forces according to the risk assessment.” 

What does “presumption of conformity” mean?

How manufacturers may use a standard as evidence to correctly applied the regulation of EU 

When does machinery need a guard railing/fall protection?

In such cases workplaces are more than 500 mm above the floor. Read more... 

Is it required that access doors in safety fencing always open to the outside?

For machinery this is a part of the risk assessment. Consider the following:

Some switches prevent the door from being opened

Some door switches prevent the door from being opened (so-called “guard locking”). When are such...

Why is a safety distance between the inside of a fence and a hazard required?

A safety fence will prevent persons from entering the hazard zone. However, somebody could stick...

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