Instron 3400 Series - Chapter 2 Risk reduction and safe use; Residual risks

25
Product Support: www.instron.com
Chapter 2
Risk reduction and safe use
• Residual risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Operator Protection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Residual risks
The equipment described in this documentation is designed with features to reduce the
risk of injury to an operator. There are, however, always residual risks in the use of this
equipment, influenced by:
• the test application
• the design of the test method or procedure
• the jog, return and test speeds used
• the type of specimen being tested
• the size of the specimen being tested
• the design of grips and test fixtures
• the experience of the operator using the equipment
It is our strong recommendation, therefore, that you carry out your own risk assessment
for your particular equipment setup and testing application.
Each of the following sections describes a specific hazard zone of the testing system
and lists the most common risks for testing using this equipment. Use the information in
the following sections, together with the instructions in the remainder of this manual, to
conduct your own risk assessment.