Collaborating with OEM's on production line safety
Integrating the safety related parts of the control system (SRP/CS) of multiple machines to create a compliant production line.
Working with a multiple OEMs and the end user, Cenheard led the way in collaborative safety integrations. Helping our client provide compliance with PUWER on several production lines. Leading to practical safety integrations across multiple machines built by different manufacturers.
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Realised benefits
Our client was able to resolve major safety concerns while integrating equipment into a production line. By involving Cenheard from the start, this was all able to be done before the production line was signed off.
Leading a collaborative effort between multiple machine manufacturers. Cenheard was able to put practical improvements in place which supported production operations. All while achieving compliance with PUWER and relevant British standards.
Tasked with proposing workable safety circuit designs, Cenheard provided a fully costed solution for the proposed integrations. Cenheard’s inhouse engineers utilised their in-depth knowledge to provide solutions for each OEM and the system integrator. With a few minor gurding changes, the proposed safety circuit integrations rectified all non-compliances.
Evidencing compliance
A BS EN ISO 12100 risk assessment had already been conducted. So had a performance level (PLr) / safety integration level (SIL) assessment; in-line with BS EN ISO 13849 / ANSI B11.26. With this, the SRP/CS has been determined to PLd category 3 / SIL2.
With this detail Cenheard’s engineering team then began the safety circuit design proposals for each part of the production line. Creating simple integrations of the required stop zones and emergency stop functions. For each safety function Cenheard conducted a SISTEMA validation report to verify the PLr had been met.
All guarding modifications were designed inline with BS EN ISO 14120. With BS EN ISO 13857 being followed for determining reach distances, as there were no relevant Type C standards. A final guarding assessment was then completed to confirm compliance. This was done in line with the required verification and validation methods outlined in BS EN ISO 14120.
Following this, Cenheard held a meeting with all relevant parties. This confirmed that the proposals met expectations and would work inline with production operations.
Upon completion of the improvements, Cenheard then re-conducted the safety function and validation test on each line. Confirming the projects success and compliance with PUWER. After which the OEM then recertified the manufacturing lines, leaving the client with a compliant and more importantly safe manufacturing line.
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