
A pass-through hazard typically results from large safety distances calculated from long stopping times, large minimum
object sensitivities, reach-over, reach-through, or other installation considerations. A pass-through hazard can be generated
with as little as 75 mm (3 in) between the sensing field and the machine frame or hard (fixed) guarding.
Eliminate or reduce pass-through hazards whenever possible. While it is recommended to eliminate the pass-through
hazard altogether, this may not be possible due to machine layout, machine capabilities, or other application
considerations.
One solution is to ensure that personnel are continually sensed while within the hazardous area. This can be accomplished
by using supplemental safeguarding, such as described by the safety requirements in ANSI B11.19 or other appropriate
standards.
An alternative method is to ensure that once the safeguarding device is tripped it will latch and will require a deliberate
manual action to reset. This method of safeguarding relies upon the location of the reset switch as well as safe work
practices and procedures to prevent an unexpected start or restart of the guarded machine. The EZ-SCREEN Low-Profile
System with Integral Muting provides a configurable Manual Start/Restart (Latch Output) function for these applications.
WARNING:
• Use of the Banner device for Access or Perimeter Guarding
• Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death.
• If a Banner device is installed in an application that results in a pass-through hazard (for example,
perimeter guarding), either the Banner device or the Machine Primary Control Elements (MPCEs)
of the guarded machine must cause a Latched response following an interruption of the defined
area.
• The reset of this Latched condition may only be achieved by actuating a reset switch that is
separate from the normal means of machine cycle initiation.
WARNING:
• Perimeter guarding applications
• Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures per ANSI Z244.1, or use additional safeguarding as described by
ANSI B11.19 safety requirements or other applicable standards if a passthrough hazard cannot
be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level of risk.
5.1.5 Supplemental Safeguarding
As described in
Calculating the Safety Distance (Minimum
(p. 19), properly position the EZ-SCREEN LPM such
that an individual cannot reach through the defined area and
access the hazard point before the machine has stopped.
Additionally, the hazard cannot be accessible by reaching
around, under, or over the defined area. To accomplish this,
supplemental guarding (mechanical barriers, such as screens
or bars), as described by ANSI B11.19 safety requirements or
other appropriate standards, must be installed. Access will
then be possible only through the defined area of the EZ-
SCREEN LPM System or through other safeguarding that
prevents access to the hazard (see
(p. 22)).
The mechanical barriers used for this purpose are typically
called "hard (fixed) guarding"; there must be no gaps between
the hard (fixed) guarding and the defined area. Any openings in
the hard (fixed) guarding must comply with the safe opening
requirements of ANSI B11.19 or other appropriate standard.
Hard (fixed) Guarding
Reset Switch
Conveyor
Opening
Area
Guarding
Robot
Turn-
Table
Hard (fixed)
Guarding
Area
Guarding
Safety Light Curtain/Screen
Figure 5. An example of supplemental safeguarding
conjunction with the hard (fixed) guarding, is the primary safeguard. Supplemental safeguarding (such as a horizontal-
mounted safety light screen as an area guard) is required in areas that cannot be viewed from the reset switch (for example,
behind the robot and the conveyor). Additional supplemental safeguarding may be required to prevent clearance or trapping
hazards (for example, a safety mat as an area guard between the robot, the turntable, and the conveyor).
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