Safety Manual

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risk of injury as a result of projectiles (e.g.end effector coming
loose, objects under manipulation being thrown, etc.)
20. The surface on which the robot is placed and the positioning
of the robot should be appropriately specified to ensure the
stability of the equipment at all times under expected use
conditions
21. Thought must be given to the ergonomics of any manual
operations, such as backdriving the robot during teaching, to
prevent overstretching in order to reach controls or reaching
desired positions
22. Only the power supply provided shall be used to power the
robot
23. The equipment should only be installed and used within the
specifications stated in the user manual
24. Noise levels within the operating area should be kept to a safe
minimum where possible, in order to reduce the likelihood
of damage to hearing and to maintain an awareness of the
environment. Ear protection should be considered where this
is unavoidable
25. Limit access to machine controls where possible (e.g.use of
passwords, physical locks, etc.)