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Laws and Standards for the Industrial Robots
For the safety measures for the mechanical system, generally the following four measures are
specified based on the International Industrial Standards ISO/DIS12100 “Safety for Machinery”.
Based on the above, various standards are specified for each level in the International Standards
ISO/IEC. The safety standards for the industrial robots are as follows.
The domestic laws for the safety of the industrial robots are established as follows.
Article 59 in the Industrial Safety and Health Law
The practice of special training is obliged for the labors who are engaged in dangerous or
harmful jobs.
Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Hygiene
Article 36············· Jobs that require the special training
No. 31 (Teaching, etc.) ···············For the teaching operation, etc., for the industrial
robots (with some exceptions)
No. 32 (Inspection, etc.) ·············For the inspection, repair or adjustment operation,
etc., for the industrial robots (with some exceptions).
Article 150···········For the measures to be taken by the user of the industrial robot
Safety
Measures
Essential Safety Design
Safety Protection································· Safety Fence, etc.
Additional Safety Measures ················ Emergency Stop Device, etc.
Information in Use ······························· Alarm Indication, Warning,
Operation Manual
Type C Standards
(Individual Safety
Standards)
ISO10218 (Manipulating Industrial Robots - Safety)
JIS B 8433
(Industrial Manipulating Robots - Safety)
Safety Guide
“Safety Guide” has been written to use the machine safely and so prevent personal injury or
property damage beforehand. Make sure to read it before the operation of this product.
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