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assess risk before determining Performance Level for a particular safety function, and this is not covered in EN ISO 13849-1. Risk assessment and risk reduction are both covered in EN ISO 12100:2010 safety of machin- ery; general principles for design; risk assessment and risk reduction. The so-called ‘Three Step Approach’ to risk reduction, as out- lined in EN ISO 12100, requires that elimination or substitution of the hazard must be investigated first, and only where this is not possible, should engineering measures such as safe- guards be considered. The hierarchy of


risk reduction is: ●


Change design - eliminate hazard. ● Protective measures - safeguarding


(including functional safety). ●


Warning - information for use. Once the decision to implement safe- guards has been agreed there are a number of standards to be taken in to consideration. It is only once the deci- sion to use control functions (e.g. inter- locking of guards, light curtains) has been taken that the functional safety requirements are specified, verified and validated using EN ISO 13849-1 or EN 62061. Functional safety needs to address all technologies, be it electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic, and cover all safety aspects from sensing devices, control circuit to the machine actuators. In order to achieve machine safety in the most suitable and cost effective way, knowledge of all applicable machine safety legislation and stan- dards, risk assessment, risk mitigation strategies, machine guarding, func- tional safety and administrative mea- sures is required.


The CMSE


From April 2013 Pilz, together with TÜV NORD, will be offering the inter- national training programme CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert. Drawing on extensive experience and knowledge in the area of machin- ery safety, CMSE has been specifi-


cally developed by Pilz to provide the market with expert level training in the area of machinery safety, pro- viding a 360° all encompassing approach. The course is certified by TÜV NORD, enabling those who complete the training to prove their competence through an internation- ally recognised qualification with independent certification.


The course is primarily aimed at design engineers, project engineers, safety engineers and development engineers from the field of automation technology as well as maintenance engineers and industrial engineers. Divided into 5 modules, topics include:


Module 1: Fundamentals of safety, introduction to legislation and stan- dards, motivation for safety, responsi- bilities of duty holders. Module 2: Machinery safety legisla- tion, conformity procedures, equip- ment and workplace regulations, occupational health and safety. Module 3: Risk assessment and


Left: from April 2013 Pilz, together with TÜV NORD, will be offering the international


training programme CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert


Above: in order to achieve machine safety in the most suitable and cost effective way, knowledge of all applicable machine safety legislation and standards, risk assessment, risk mitigation strategies, machine guarding, functional safety and administrative measures is required


practical risk assessment workshop. Module 4: Mechanical guarding, safety components/technology, elec- trical safety. Module 5: Functional safety of con- trol systems, functional safety of pres- surised fluid systems (hydraulic and pneumatic), functional safety work- shop with worked examples. At the end of the training, participant understanding of the five modules is verified through a multiple choice examination. Based on the test results, successful participants will be awarded a TÜV NORD certificate which is valid globally, and are then entitled to use the letters ‘CMSE’ within their title. Courses will run at Pilz head office in Corby and are currently scheduled for the following dates in 2013: ●


April 15th - 19th ● June 24th - 27th


● August 19th - 22nd ● October 21st - 24th ● December 2nd - 5th


For further information and application details for CMSE, please visit www.cmse.com or e-mail uk@cmse.com.


Further training and services Pilz offer a complete portfolio of Machinery Safety Training Courses, developed and presented by experi- enced machinery safety experts. In-house consultants and engineers also offer a comprehensive range of consultancy and engineering services covering the complete machinery safety lifecycle.


For further information, please visit


www.pilz.co.uk/services, call 01536 460 766 or e-mail training@pilz.co.uk.


Pilz Automation www.pilz.co.uk/services T: 01536 460 766


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