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The series of these podcast is going to cover what machinery safety is, why it matters, how you can apply engineering solutions to solve problems while also keeping them safe and complaint with the relevant characteristics and requirements. I have been in an engineering position, surrounded by machinery of some description since 1992, I have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, and I have always had a curiosity to learn about engineering. I've studied it academically all the way up to degree, and post graduate level. I have travelled the far reaches of the globe and seen and assessed 1000's of machines in all different industries. I have consulted on the design following directives, regulations and standards on multimillion pound projects, and I still haven't learned everything there is to know. I think I will be an eternal student wanting to know more about machinery safety. Machinery safety is a niche of general health and safety, and requires specialist knowledge to be able to apply it correctly. While occupational H&S safety concentrate on human behaviour, the management and safe systems of work, machinery safety deals with how that machine will manage the task it is being designed to do in a safe and reliable way. Its design should not to create any undue risk to the person using the machine. We all want a machine to be safe and not harm us or our friends and loved ones. My aim is to share my experiences so that when you are faced with a scenario that will be discussed, in any one of the episodes, you will have the right steps to take. You might not, know the answer, but you will, have an idea on how to get to the right place, that is safe and compliant. Health and Safety, but more specifically, machinery safety, is a learned skill, and with the right approach, framework and knowledge you will soon be on your way to making the right choices, if done correctly there is no need to fear or shy away from taking the first steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The series of these podcast is going to cover what machinery safety is, why it matters, how you can apply engineering solutions to solve problems while also keeping them safe and complaint with the relevant characteristics and requirements. I have been in an engineering position, surrounded by machinery of some description since 1992, I have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, and I have always had a curiosity to learn about engineering. I've studied it academically all the way up to degree, and post graduate level. I have travelled the far reaches of the globe and seen and assessed 1000's of machines in all different industries. I have consulted on the design following directives, regulations and standards on multimillion pound projects, and I still haven't learned everything there is to know. I think I will be an eternal student wanting to know more about machinery safety. Machinery safety is a niche of general health and safety, and requires specialist knowledge to be able to apply it correctly. While occupational H&S safety concentrate on human behaviour, the management and safe systems of work, machinery safety deals with how that machine will manage the task it is being designed to do in a safe and reliable way. Its design should not to create any undue risk to the person using the machine. We all want a machine to be safe and not harm us or our friends and loved ones. My aim is to share my experiences so that when you are faced with a scenario that will be discussed, in any one of the episodes, you will have the right steps to take. You might not, know the answer, but you will, have an idea on how to get to the right place, that is safe and compliant. Health and Safety, but more specifically, machinery safety, is a learned skill, and with the right approach, framework and knowledge you will soon be on your way to making the right choices, if done correctly there is no need to fear or shy away from taking the first steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to deal with hazards on machines.

10/3/2023
Description How to approach hazards and apply the hierarchy of controls KEY TAKEAWAYS · When faced with a hazard on a machine, it is really important to know how to manage those hazards. · However there are times when the machine cannot run slower or have forces that a below hazardous limits and for it to function as a machine due to commercial reasons. BEST MOMENTS · The last two of the hierarchy of controls are really the last resort to be used as a primary control but will often be used to enhance other control measures. · The machinery directive or regulations uses the three step method, and the hierarchy of controls can be broken down VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:07:34

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The essential framework for writing instructions for your machinery.

9/26/2023
Description This podcast is going to describe what information that the manufacturer needs to provide to the user of the machinery. KEY TAKEAWAYS · There are 4 general principles when it comes to drafting instructions. · Try and avoid technical jargon, by making the layout clear and easy to understand. BEST MOMENTS · Drafting information is a fundamental part of the design of the machine · “sensorial saturation”, which is when too many alarms are triggered at the same time VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:38

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Hidden secrets of Declarations of Incorporation.

9/19/2023
Description This show is about the 8 essential features of a Declaration of Incorporation or DOI. KEY TAKEAWAYS · With the right kind of knowledge of what to look for you will be able to gain or provide confidence in the product you are buying or selling. · Once you know what to look for it is easy to spot something that might give you problems further down the line. BEST MOMENTS · Whether you are a manufacturer or a purchaser of the machine the Declaration is extremely important and needs to be created and read very seriously. · Sometimes it is not always possible or even practical to produce a compete machine. VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:12

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Mysteries of Acts and Regulations for machinery revealed

9/12/2023
Description User responsibilities, and what you must do as an owner and provider of the work equipment. KEY TAKEAWAYS · There are many thing to consider when providing, or using equipment for work, and with that comes a lot of responsibility and also legal obligations. · First of all you have to recognise, that you as a provider of the equipment, are duty bound to ensure that your employee's are safe. · As a provider of work equipment, you must inspect it after it has been installed and before being put into service for the first time, or assembled at new location. BEST MOMENTS · You cannot discharge this responsibility onto the manufacturers, you as a provider of this equipment must understand these obligations. · If you employ five or more people you shall record the risk assessment and any significant findings. · The aim of the training is to close the gap between what they know now, and what level required to operate the machinery, VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t Managing for Health and Safety - HSG 65 as mentionedi in the episode https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg65.htm ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:41

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Revealing the 10 essential features of a Declaration of Conformity.

9/5/2023
Description The 10 essential characteristics that need to be present on the declaration of conformity KEY TAKEAWAYS · One of the most important documents you will look over, is the Declaration of Conformity. · It's not something to be shoved in a drawer without reading it BEST MOMENTS · Once you know what to look for it is easy to spot something that might give you problems further down the line · As a receiver of the equipment it is essential that you are diligent in your choice of machinery, if you get this wrong then you could end up with something that is not as safe and compliant as you first thought. VALUABLE RESOURCES NANDO - Database for Notified bodies https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/single-market-compliance-space/#/notified-bodies For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOST Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:23

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How to structure a machinery risk assessment.

8/29/2023
Description How to approach risk assessments for machinery safety. KEY TAKEAWAYS · The very first thing we must do is to is get a feel for the machine · How you determine where a score sits in relation to the level of risk, is your risk profile. BEST MOMENTS · If the process of carrying out a risk assessment creates a situation of fear of challenge, or confusion, then it can end up doing more harm than good. · A subjective risk assessment might identify unrealistic scenarios that are not foreseeable or practicable · The risk assessment will determine what that initial level of risk is, and the evaluation will determine whether or not to proceed to the next level · By the very nature of having a group of people assess a hazard, it removes the subjectivity from the issue. VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:27

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Machine nameplates, and the 6 easy to check non conformities hidden in plain sight.

8/22/2023
Description KEY TAKEAWAYS · Every machine that claims any sort of conformity must at the very least have a nameplate on it. · There are certain characteristics that must be present on it. · As soon as you physically receive your machine you need to check that the paperwork matches the actual machine and there are simple checks that you can make to understand and get a feel for what you have purchased. BEST MOMENTS · Without the nameplate there will at some point be doubt between the documentation you have and the machine it refers to. VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:07:52

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The mysteries of standard types revealed.

8/15/2023
Description KEY TAKEAWAYS · For the design of machinery, not only are there are many different titles of standards but there are also different standard types · Apart from a name and number which might be obvious to most people, they have an extra classification or type as they are known. BEST MOMENTS · Used in the correct way and you will not only have a safe design, but you will also be able to presume conformity to the appropriate directive or regulations. · There is no need to ever guess how to design machines, VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t EN ISO 12100 - BS EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk reduction https://tidd.ly/44OM1m2 EN ISO 22100 - PD CEN ISO/TR 22100-1:2021 Safety of machinery. Relationship with ISO 12100. How ISO 12100 relates to type-B and type-C standards https://tidd.ly/3rOdEwR ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:20

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The most important responsibilites of Users, Manufacturers and buyers of machinery.

8/8/2023
Description Your role in the machinery life-cycle, what they are, and how your responsibilities could change. KEY TAKEAWAYS · When considering your role look at the short term involvement, what is your immediate function with this machine? · A user will be a person who will benefit from the function of the machinery as intended by the manufacturer. BEST MOMENTS · As an importer you must ensure that the product isn't sold or advertised unless it meets conformity and that it has the appropriate markings. · If you install equipment you must follow the manufacturer's instructions. But you have a responsibility to ensure that if you are altering an existing machine or installation that it is safe. Further Reading and Valuable Resources HSE Guidance https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/are-you.htm For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:01

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Essential definitions you must know for Machinery Compliance.

8/1/2023
Description The most commonly used definitions for machinery compliance. KEY TAKEAWAYS · Having a grasp of the basic definitions used in machinery safety and compliance, sets you up for a deeper understanding of the process. BEST MOMENTS · If you can remember and appreciate the following brief definitions, when they come up in the near future, you will already know more than most. · ‘reasonably foreseeable misuse’ means the use of machinery in a way not intended in the instructions for use, but which may result from readily predictable human behaviour. VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:29

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What you must understand about machinery risk assesments.

7/25/2023
Description What machinery risk assessments are and importantly what they are not. KEY TAKEAWAYS · A risk assessment should never be treated as a box ticking exercise · The aim of the risk assessment process, is to assess the scenario's, in which the machine could become dangerous. · It is this risk assessment that drives the solution BEST MOMENTS · Different people see different things, so it's really important that everyone has an opportunity to contribute to the process. Risk assessments are not a one stop process, where you do it once, stick it on a hard drive then never look at it again. · It sets you ahead of the competition who might not go as deep as you will in your design. Valuable Resources For access to machinery standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn Twitter https://twitter.com/MachinerySafety Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd has assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:49

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Why, Machinery Safety Matters First Episode

7/19/2023
The series of these podcast is going to cover what machinery safety is, why it matters, how you can apply engineering solutions to solve problems while also keeping them safe and complaint with the relevant characteristics and requirements. KEY TAKEAWAYS · Machinery safety is a niche of general health and safety, and requires specialist knowledge to be able to apply it correctly. · Machinery safety isn't guess work or about who can shout louder or puff their chest the biggest or wow with qualifications to win an argument. · There are calculations, charts and tables to interpret that can be a minefield to understand, · A safe reliable machine will be more in keeping with a business that wants to grow and innovate, there is no need to cut corners on machinery safety. BEST MOMENTS · How we do machinery safety is critical to our own personal safety, well-being, our business, our jobs and how we live. · We can only build upon what we know at the time, and reference those who have taken the time to investigate a deeper understanding around the subject. VALUABLE RESOURCES For access to standards https://tidd.ly/3JWxE6t ABOUT THE HOSTS Barry Shepherd assessed 1000’s of machines across the globe in all multiple industries since 2010. With a strong passion for Engineering since 1992. Follow and connect Linked in LinkedIn Twitter @MachinerySafety Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MachinerySafetyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:01