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Design-in-safety models involves developing machines with built-in safety-related features. Th Assn of Manufacturing Technology has formulated an ergonomics policy to apply the design-in-safety model for machine tools. Various companies such as Deere and Co, Du Pont and General Motors Corp have also recognized the need for applying the concept of safe machines for their workers. These safely designed machines are appreciated by their workers who experience less stress and strain.

Safety considerations should always be prioritized in the development and operation of hydraulic machinery. In this regard, guidelines governing the actions of key personnel involved in the production process should be developed. These guidelines should cover factors such as the estimated static load, the use of appropriate devices for circuit functions and the determination of the circuit's cycle profile.

E-Switch announces the KJD17 series pushbutton switch. This heavy duty switch offers an industrial design and a PVC cap for dust and water protection, equivalent to an IP54 rating. The [...]

CDM REGULATIONS The original 1994 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations arose out of the 1992 EU Temporary and Mobile Construction Sites Directive. But the Directive itself was hugely influenced by [...]

Less Fudging on Fudge Factors Every industry uses safety factors, service factors, or fudge factors to 'correct' calculations so that a design is 'safe' but not too over-designed. Most such [...]

Engineering Models Still Teach and Sell A three-dimensional drawing on a two-dimensional screen can still be interpreted in more than one way. But, an accurate model can settle most technical [...]