E-stops

[mark1979]

if somebody tells you to do it and its written in black and white,in their hand writing, do it, walk away and let them sign the paper work

 

[netblindpaul]

You can only do that so far through your career, depending on our qualifications and experience.

 

[mark1979]

i appreciate that paul coming from your perspective. from the little i know about you (through the forum) you are a leader as opposed to a follower. john obviously has seen this problem at work, asked the question and got the wrong answer. he has now posed the question to the wider audience, and i guess, is probably getting the answer he expected.

 

[Knobhead]

Paul,

Most of us have to live in the real world. Not electrical Nirvana. As I said we have certain things to work with, it may not be perfect but it’s what we’re stuck with. I personally have come close to loosing my job for sticking to my guns and refusing to do things I didn’t agree with. Get the HSE involved and you may as well sign your own death warrant, you’re out at the first opportunity the company can find.

Principals are one thing, food on the table for the family is far more important.

 

[xraytek]

Guys,

I have read this thread and understand the points being made, but am failing to understand the reason behind the emergency stops.

If a safety circuit has been deemed nessassary, what potential outcome is it intending to prevent?

Is it reveresible injury, permanent injury, or even death?

How frequent is the possibility of injury, and how easy (under normal conditions) is it to avoid injury?

Answers to these questions will determine the category for which the safety circuit is to comply to according to this webpage