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Robot Risks
WARNING
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All personnel working with and around the robot must be informed of the inherent risks and safety
instructions.
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To avoid being pinched or crushed when the robot movestoward a stationary object, always keep
a minimum distance of 500 mm.
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To avoid being pinched or crushed when the robot movestoward the floor, always keep a
minimum distance of 300 mm.
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To avoid being pinched or crushed between the robot (or gripper) and walls or peripherals,
always keep a minimum distance of 500 mm.
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Those valuesaforementioned are taken from standard EN 13854:2019 (Minimum gaps to avoid
crushing of parts of the human body). The installation must maintain the minimum distances
specified in this standard.
For more information, refer to the robot'sinstruction manual.
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Robots move quickly and exert high force. A program interruption or stop can be followed by rapid and dangerous movements.
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Even a programmed robot can be affected by external signals and make unexpected movements. Therefore, when entering the
work area, all safety instructions must be observed.
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Robot teaching, robot programming and software modification may only be performed by competent and authorized personnel.
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Changes to the robot'ssafety settingsmay only be made by competent and authorized personnel. The changes must be verified
and documented.
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Reducing the speed and acceleration of the robot reducesthe risksas it:
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Givesthe operator more time to react appropriately.
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Reducesthe robot'sbraking time.
WARNING
Reducing the robot's speed does not reduce the risk of pinching or crushing. Even at itsslowest
speed, the robot movementscan cause material damage and bodily injury.
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