Newly Updated Separation Distance Requirements for Protective Devices and Guards

Protective devices and guards must be securely installed and located at a distance such that recognized hazards cannot be accessed by affected persons by reaching over, under, around or through a safeguard. The guidelines for calculating these minimum separation distances have traditionally been different for the North American and International markets. However, recent changes and additions to standards drastically reduces these differences and better align both the methodology and the calculated results associated with separation distances.

Join Chris Soranno, Manager of International Safety Standards for SICK, as he reveals details included in the new standards.

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SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, encoders and automatic identification solutions and environmental monitors for factory, logistics, and process automation. Whether automating factories, optimizing distribution centers or monitoring air quality, SICK provides cost-effective solutions.

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