Pilz to hold robot safety training courses

The growth in the use of robots in Australia, driven by decreasing costs and the quest to enhance operational efficiency, has seen an increase in demand for robotic safety systems.

This has led automation technology provider Pilz to design a new robot safety training course to provide those who integrate robotic systems with a comprehensive understanding of the essential requirements of robot safety.

The one-day course examines how the risks associated with the use of robotic systems should be assessed and how to achieve safety while maintaining productivity.

Designed for technical personnel responsible for ensuring robotic system compliance, the course covers best practice standards including ISO 10218 and AS 4024.3301 - Robots for Industrial Environments - Safety Requirements.

Participants will learn about risk assessment in robotic cells, common hazards and controls and robotic safeguarding techniques, and leave with the knowledge to apply the correct strategy to ensure right first-time engineering.

According to Scott Moffat, Pilz managing director, robotic systems can deliver numerous benefits, but they shouldn’t be at the expense of safety.

“Our new Robot Safety course will enable participants to create safer robotic systems and reduce accidents,” said Scott.

The Robot Safety course will take place:

• Melbourne - 13 August 2014
• Sydney - 24 September 2014
• Brisbane - 3 March 2015
• Adelaide - 18 June 2015

For further information and bookings, visit www.machinesafe.com.au.