Typicals and regulations
1.4 Machine safety in Japan
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1.3.4 ANSI B11
ANSI B11 Typicals are joint Typicals developed by associations such as the Association for
Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).
The hazards of a machine are evaluated by means of a risk analysis/assessment. Risk
analysis is an important requirement in accordance with NFPA 79, ANSI/RIA 15.06, ANSI
B11.TR-3 and SEMI S10 (semiconductors). The documented findings of a risk analysis can
be used to select a suitable safety system based on the safety class of the application in
question.
1.4 Machine safety in Japan
The situation in Japan is different from that in Europe and the US. Legislation such as that
prescribed in Europe does not exist. Similarly, product liability does not play such an
important role as it does in the US.
Instead of legal requirements to apply Typicals have been defined, an administrative
recommendation to apply JIS (Japanese Industrial Typical) is in place: Japan bases its
approach on the European concept and uses basic Typicals as national Typicals (see table).
Table 1- 1 Japanese Typicals
ISO/IEC number JIS number Comments
ISO 12100-1 JIS B 9700-1 Earlier designation TR B 0008
ISO 12100-2 JIS B 9700-2 Earlier designation TR B 0009
ISO 14121- 1 / EN 1050 JIS B 9702
ISO 13849-1 JIS B 9705-1
ISO 13849-2 JIS B 9705-1
IEC 60204-1 JIS B 9960-1 Without annex F or route map of the
European foreword
IEC 61508-0 to -7 JIS C 0508
IEC 62061 JIS number not yet assigned
1.5 Equipment regulations
In addition to the requirements of the guidelines and Typicals, company-specific
requirements must be taken into account. Large corporations in particular (e.g. automobile
manufacturers) have stringent demands regarding automation components, which are often
listed in their own equipment specifications.
Safety-related issues (e.g. operating modes, operator actions with access to hazardous
areas, EMERGENCY STOP concepts, etc.) should be clarified with customers early on so
that they can be integrated in the risk assessment/risk reduction process.
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