Safer by Design: Enhancing Machine Safety on Web Handling Lines
Presented by Marcus Delaney, PCT Ebeam and Integration
A safety upgrade project on a web handling line requires careful planning and execution to address hazards such as high-speed moving webs, rotating rolls, and pinch points. The process typically moves through several stages, including risk assessment, safety concept development, hardware and control system upgrades, and validation of functional safety performance. Key considerations include balancing production uptime with retrofit activities, coordinating between engineering and operations teams, and documenting compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO, ANSI, OSHA). Practical insights are shared on how safety upgrades can be managed from planning through commissioning to achieve regulatory compliance and improved operator safety without compromising productivity.
