Machinery product Regulations - a workplace safety issue

Article Abstract:

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 was amended in 1994 and now stipulates safety requirements for machinery and will have an impact on the occupational health and safety of all workplaces. It covers a wide variety of equipment, has a broad application and concerns all those who import machinery or build it in-house. The CE mark on machines is intended to indicate that the equipment meets EC requirements. The amended Regulation covers issues raised in four EC Directives.

Analysis, Machinery, Quality management, Safety regulations, European Community

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Computers and safety software: coping with the deluge

Article Abstract:

The rapid growth of computer hardware and software capabilities since the 1980s has resulted in the creation of numerous systems and programs to aid in occupational safety monitoring and compliance with standards. Record-keeping is the most obvious area where computers can make safety systems more efficient, but the easy availability of relevant statutes and regulations on computer is just as important. Eleven golden rules of safety management and computer use are included.

Technology application, Safety education, Safety engineers

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Using commercial off-the-shelf software in safety applications

Article Abstract:

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software has proven useful for specific safety applications in the UK. Safety software must be near-perfect for use in high-risk industries such as defense and aviation. COTS software failures can lead to system-wide crashes. COTS software can be used for operating systems, databases, computer-aided software engineering, utilities, networking, and similar operations.

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