12 episodes
Machinery Safety Matters Barry Shepherd
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The series of these podcast is going to cover what machinery safety is, why it matters, how you can apply engineering solutions to solve problems while also keeping them safe and complaint with the relevant characteristics and requirements.
I have been in an engineering position, surrounded by machinery of some description since 1992, I have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, and I have always had a curiosity to learn about engineering. I've studied it academically all the way up to degree, and post graduate level. I have travelled the far reaches of the globe and seen and assessed 1000's of machines in all different industries. I have consulted on the design following directives, regulations and standards on multimillion pound projects, and I still haven't learned everything there is to know. I think I will be an eternal student wanting to know more about machinery safety.
Machinery safety is a niche of general health and safety, and requires specialist knowledge to be able to apply it correctly. While occupational H&S safety concentrate on human behaviour, the management and safe systems of work, machinery safety deals with how that machine will manage the task it is being designed to do in a safe and reliable way. Its design should not to create any undue risk to the person using the machine. We all want a machine to be safe and not harm us or our friends and loved ones.
My aim is to share my experiences so that when you are faced with a scenario that will be discussed, in any one of the episodes, you will have the right steps to take. You might not, know the answer, but you will, have an idea on how to get to the right place, that is safe and compliant.
Health and Safety, but more specifically, machinery safety, is a learned skill, and with the right approach, framework and knowledge you will soon be on your way to making the right choices, if done correctly there is no need to fear or shy away from taking the first steps.
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How to deal with hazards on machines.
Description
How to approach hazards and apply the hierarchy of controls
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· When faced with a hazard on a machine, it is really important to know how to manage those hazards.
· However there are times when the machine cannot run slower or have forces that a below hazardous limits and for it to function as a machine due to commercial reasons.
BEST MOMENTS
· The last two of the hierarchy of controls are really the last resort to be used as a primary control but will often be used to enhance other control measures.
· The machinery directive or regulations uses the three step method, and the hierarchy of controls can be broken down
VALUABLE RESOURCES
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
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The essential framework for writing instructions for your machinery.
Description
This podcast is going to describe what information that the manufacturer needs to provide to the user of the machinery.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· There are 4 general principles when it comes to drafting instructions.
· Try and avoid technical jargon, by making the layout clear and easy to understand.
BEST MOMENTS
· Drafting information is a fundamental part of the design of the machine
· “sensorial saturation”, which is when too many alarms are triggered at the same time
VALUABLE RESOURCES
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
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Hidden secrets of Declarations of Incorporation.
Description
This show is about the 8 essential features of a Declaration of Incorporation or DOI.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· With the right kind of knowledge of what to look for you will be able to gain or provide confidence in the product you are buying or selling.
· Once you know what to look for it is easy to spot something that might give you problems further down the line.
BEST MOMENTS
· Whether you are a manufacturer or a purchaser of the machine the Declaration is extremely important and needs to be created and read very seriously.
· Sometimes it is not always possible or even practical to produce a compete machine.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
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Mysteries of Acts and Regulations for machinery revealed
Description
User responsibilities, and what you must do as an owner and provider of the work equipment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· There are many thing to consider when providing, or using equipment for work, and with that comes a lot of responsibility and also legal obligations.
· First of all you have to recognise, that you as a provider of the equipment, are duty bound to ensure that your employee's are safe.
· As a provider of work equipment, you must inspect it after it has been installed and before being put into service for the first time, or assembled at new location.
BEST MOMENTS
· You cannot discharge this responsibility onto the manufacturers, you as a provider of this equipment must understand these obligations.
· If you employ five or more people you shall record the risk assessment and any significant findings.
· The aim of the training is to close the gap between what they know now, and what level required to operate the machinery,
VALUABLE RESOURCES
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
Managing for Health and Safety - HSG 65 as mentionedi in the episode
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg65.htm
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
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Revealing the 10 essential features of a Declaration of Conformity.
Description
The 10 essential characteristics that need to be present on the declaration of conformity
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· One of the most important documents you will look over, is the Declaration of Conformity.
· It's not something to be shoved in a drawer without reading it
BEST MOMENTS
· Once you know what to look for it is easy to spot something that might give you problems further down the line
· As a receiver of the equipment it is essential that you are diligent in your choice of machinery, if you get this wrong then you could end up with something that is not as safe and compliant as you first thought.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
NANDO - Database for Notified bodies
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/single-market-compliance-space/#/notified-bodies
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
ABOUT THE HOST
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
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How to structure a machinery risk assessment.
Description
How to approach risk assessments for machinery safety.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· The very first thing we must do is to is get a feel for the machine
· How you determine where a score sits in relation to the level of risk, is your risk profile.
BEST MOMENTS
· If the process of carrying out a risk assessment creates a situation of fear of challenge, or confusion, then it can end up doing more harm than good.
· A subjective risk assessment might identify unrealistic scenarios that are not foreseeable or practicable
· The risk assessment will determine what that initial level of risk is, and the evaluation will determine whether or not to proceed to the next level
· By the very nature of having a group of people assess a hazard, it removes the subjectivity from the issue.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
For access to standards
https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety
Join the Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.