To help you achieve your safety goals, Rockwell Automation has developed a five-stage process to help you identify the steps required to assess and mitigate risks. The Safety Lifecycle will help you maximize productivity and improve safety at your facility.
Step One: Safety Assessments
Perform a risk assessment to identify hazards and estimate the associated risks. A Rockwell Automation Safety Consultant will study your machine and/or process to identify the associated hazards. Once the hazards are identified, risk levels are assigned, and the Safety Consultant will provide a report detailing the findings of the risk assessment. This report will be used to design your safety system.
Step Two: Safety System Functional Requirements
Determine the functional safety requirements to evaluate safeguarding options based on industry acceptable solutions and techniques. CBT and Rockwell Automation will reference the Risk Assessment Report from Step 1 and create a second report called the Safety Functional Requirement (SFRs). This report identifies the safety function and requirements for the safety function design.
Step Three: Safety System Design & Verification
Design and verify the safety system, including system architecture, document safety circuit design, and procure materials. Your Rockwell Automation Safety Consultant will take the information from the SFRs and design a safety system. Documentation and drawings will be provided.
Step Four: Safety System Installation & Validation
Install and validate to verify your systems are operating within the defined parameters. After installation, your Rockwell Automation Safety Consultant will test the safety functions and make recommendations for proper installation. They will ensure the safety functions meet the requirements of the safety design and will provide a detailed report.
Step Five: Maintain & Improve Safety System
Maintain and improve the system within specifications for production and preventative maintenance system upgrades. If a change is made to the safety system, Steps 1-4 are repeated to test the new function or to test the modifications made to the existing systems. CBT and Rockwell Automation will make recommendations on how to properly maintain your new safety system.
A Continuous Journey
Approaching safety as a continuous journey ensures the optimum level of productivity and safety is continued. Count on CBT and Rockwell Automation to guide you through the Safety Lifecycle and reduce your time to design, develop, and deliver safety solutions. At CBT, the safety of our customers is our top concern. We have assembled representatives from OSHA, leading industry safety professionals, and our partners in safety solutions for a one-day Safety Symposium on October 1. This symposium is designed to give you an understanding of the safety requirements in your industry and will provide you with an overview of the solutions available to help you provide a safe and productive work place. Register today!
