Multiple machine 3 phase emergency stop system

[plugsandsparks]

Their theory is that if one operator is at the other end of the workshop and gets caught in the machine then they can stop the machine from the other end of the workshop.
I think they had this system in their training center and thought that it would be a good idea for their workshop.

OK, makes sense, they should all be braked by now and have hopefully provisions for remote stops.

 

[netblindpaul]

Is this a training centre OR a production workshop?

 

[netblindpaul]

OK, makes sense, they should all be braked by now and have hopefully provisions for remote stops.

Why should they have provision for remote stops?

 

[ACL]

Is this a training centre OR a production workshop?

It's going to be a production workshop with possibly 2 to 3 people working on the equipment.

 

[ACL]

I am guessing that the PDF that Lenny has posted is WIS38, which is just the tip of the iceberg.

There are also many other statute law documents, ACoP, CoP & "Formal" guidance that is relevant.

This is not something you should take on lightly, it is bread and butter for some, but not others.

I strongly recommend that you have PII to cover this work, and that you ensure that you have tail off cover if you take on the work, as you would be taking on a LOT of responsibility which would not end once the job is done and could go on for perhaps 10 years after.

I'm getting a strong sense that this is riddled with pit falls. I liked the idea of being involved at the start but now thinking it would be better left alone.