Safe Power Press Operation - Important changes to the CSA Z142 Power Press Standard
Cory Newton co-presents a webinar tackling the new edition of CSA Z142, which has been updated to recognize current issues and current technology, and specifies new and updated requirements for controls, safety devices, and operation.
Preview: revised power press standard
The current standard, CSA Z142-02, Code for Power Press Operations, specifies requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, operation and safeguarding of power presses. The revised standard will have a broader scope.
Tekpress has been awarded official rebuilder status for Torque Incorporated. This was awarded in March of 2012 by Steve Park of Torque Inc. Torque is a supplier of Wichita and Industrial clutch along with other power transmission products.
The new CSA Z432-16 Safeguarding of Machinery Standards of which Cory Newton of Tekpress Solutions is the Vice-Chair has been released. See the highlights from the WSPS website below.
New! Revitalized machine safeguarding standard
Jan 17, 2017
A lot has changed in the last 12 years when it comes to machine safety: technology, hazard combinations, solutions, and even the scope of health and safety. These changes have prompted a comprehensive updating of CSA's 2004 (R2014) machine safeguarding standard.
CSA Z432-16, Safeguarding of Machinery reflects "the tremendous amount of time and effort put into revising it," says WSPS machine safety specialist Michael Wilson. "New sections and thoroughly updated material will provide workplaces with valuable information for protecting workers who operate or maintain machinery." WSPS consultants like Michael are on hand to help you understand the changes, and how they affect your workplace.
What's new
Like the previous edition, CSA Z432-16 sets out requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, operation, and safeguarding of industrial equipment. According to CSA, the new standard "applies to newly manufactured, rebuilt and redeployed machinery, but may also be used to set upgrade targets for existing machinery."
Changes include:
For more details click the link http://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/New!-Revitalized-machine-safeguarding-standard.aspx
Tekpress has received certification as an authorized service group for Canada for Komatsu presses.