S30: ANSI Z224.1 & OSHA 1910.147 Applications of Alternative Methods for Hazardous Energy Control
(Room S503A)
11 Nov 19
12:00 PM
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1:30 PM
Tracks:
Stamping, Welding, WELDING
OSHA introduced the regulation known as 1910.147 for the control of hazardous energy in the late 1980s, based on the original ANSI/ASSE document known as Z244.1. While well-written at the time, OSHA 1910.147 was, and is, based on techniques developed from the late 1970s. Today, companies must battle to defend their use of the minor servicing language, part of OSHA's regulation for the control of hazardous energy. With the release of an updated Z244.1 in 2016, language includes the current technology of modern-day safety systems as well as how to utilize this technology for enhanced machine efficiency. The presentation will review the updated language in Z244.1, safety-related parts of control systems and provide examples on how it can apply to various scenarios encountered in the production environment.
Ted Sberna - White Horse Safety Inc.