Tag: Safety
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6 Types of Machine Guards
What is Machine Guarding? Most machines have cutting blades or rotating/moving parts that can cause bodily harm if they come in contact with plant workers operating the equipment or working nearby. To protect workers from hazards related to machinery, machine … Read more
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Residential Electrical Wiring: Key Safety Considerations
Residential Electrical Wiring Overview A residential electric power service typically consists of a three wire ac system supplied by the local power utility company. A distribution transformer with a primary and two secondaries formed with a center tap on the … Read more
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What is the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF)?
The safety instrumented function (SIF) is used to monitor a selected process parameter and takes an executive action to make the process safe, if certain limits are exceeded. An illustration of safety instrumented function in a process plant is shown … Read more