Safety Matters: Industrial Machinery & Facilities Newsletter
No matter what you produce as a manufacturer, you want your machinery to run as safely as possible, with as few interruptions as possible. That means staying up to date on the latest safety practices and updates to local and international regulations.
TÜV Rheinland’s Safety Matters: Industrial Machinery & Facilities Newsletter, offers the latest news on standards updates and industry trends, along with a recap of our most recent whitepapers, webinars, and other offerings from our experts.
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It's 2021, and robotics have been used by innovators more than ever, especially when it comes to solving employment and safety problems brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. However, as more businesses look to implement more complex or novel robots into their current work practices and manufacturing processes, they're finding that the robotics safety landscape is complex and difficult to navigate.
As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification for robotics, machinery, and electrical equipment, and more, TÜV Rheinland understands the current regulatory landscape and can help guide you through the process. Our network of experts have a deep and practical understanding of this complex, international regulatory landscape, participating in or contributing to multiple prominent industry groups, including ISO/TC 299 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 committees, among others.
Our e-book aims to create a comprehensive foundation of the five main categories of robots and the specific standards governing their manufacture, integration, and use. Download your copy now to learn more!
Ensuring the safe operation of your machinery is important not only for your business but also your employees. When individual machines are linked together to form assembly lines, it is especially important to check that the entire production process and all interfaces run safely.
Keeping track of the ever-changing safety regulations for new, outdated, and modified machinery can be challenging. That’s why we developed our on-demand webinar series "Machinery – Production Line Assessment." In the recordings, which you can download at your convenience, our expert Marc Zaplin provides a comprehensive overview of the essential safety requirements.
Ask your questions in a live session!
Still have questions about machinery line safety? Like to learn more about specific topics? We invite you to a live “Question & Answer” session on June 22nd, during which our experts Marc Zaplin and Thomas Köster will explain the complex landscape of global legislation for all types of facilities and lines, and answer all of your remaining questions related to machine safety. Register for your preferred time before space runs out!
Electrical products and machines need be CE marked to be placed on the market in EU and many other countries. In order to show compliance with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the product must be tested to be sure the European standards limits are met for electrical noise emissions and to make sure that the product is not susceptible to electrical interference, or immunity.
For industrial system manufacturers or manufacturers of any type of large electrical equipment, this can be a difficult task as large systems are typically built in place and nearly impossible to transport to an EMC lab for testing.
TÜV Rheinland makes it easy by bringing EMC testing to the manufacturer's facility. Our custom-designed mobile EMC equipment is shipped to your site where our experienced and dedicated EMC experts perform the tests in just a few days, working with your engineering staff to mitigate any compliance issues along the way.
Download our brochure to learn more, or contact us today to ask for a preliminary EMC design review of your system.
New Service: Cybersecurity Assurance
Assure your end customers, integrators, and value-added resellers (VAR) that you have taken responsible steps to ensure your consumer or industrial product is cyber secure.
On-Demand Webinar: Changes to NFPA 79
At the beginning of 2021, there were several changes made to the NFPA 79 standard which will affect the electrical design of machinery for many years to come.
New Blog Post: Common Reasons for Red-Tagging
There are many reasons why a piece of equipment can be red-tagged by AHJ's during an inspection. We identify the most common issues and how you can fix them.
Press Release: IEEE 1547.1-2020 Testing
TÜV Rheinland now capable of performing required interoperability tests under IEEE 1547.1-2020 for distributed energy resources (DERS) and electric power systems.
Top Product Safety Recalls
- Kalorik Recalls Electric Steakhouse Grills Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert). Read more →
- HSN Recalls 5.4 Million Handheld Clothing Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard. Read more →
- Kia recalls more than 57,000 cars, urges owners not to park in garages due to fire risk. Read more →
- Peloton Recalls Tread+ Treadmills After One Child Died and More than 70 Incidents Reported. Read more →
- Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards. Read more →
- Recalled Products Sold by PTAC Crew and PTAC USA After Recalls Were Announced. Read more →
- Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Metal Ware Recalls NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. Read more →
- Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Inyo Pool Products Recalls PureLine Pool Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on inyopools.com (Recall Alert). Read more →
- HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard. Read more →
- Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire. Read more →
- Jimco Lamps Recalls Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles Due to Shock Hazard. Read more →
- National Presto Recalls Smokers Due to Electric Shock Hazard. Read more →
- NZXT Recalls H1 Computer Cases Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Victory Innovations Recalls Electrostatic Sprayers with Lithium-ion Battery Packs Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards. Read more →
- Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition Due to Fire and Shock Hazards. Read more →
- Hyundai adds another 471,000 SUVs to its latest recall. Read more →
- Massimo Motor Sports Recalls Percussion Massage Guns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco. Read more →
- Anticimex Recalls SMART Connect Mini Devices Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert). Read more →
- King of Fans Recalls Hampton Bay Mara Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot. Read more →
- Otis Elevator Company Recalls to Inspect Private Residence Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children. Read more →
- LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Scentsy Recalls Electrical Oil Warmers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). Read more →
- Spirit Halloween Recalls Children’s Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. Read more →
- Goal Zero Recalls Power Supplies Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard. Read more →
- L G Sourcing Recalls to Repair Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores. Read more →
- Neptune Benson Recalls Delta Ultra-Violet Generators For Pools and Spas Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard. Read more →
- InvoSpa Recalls Heated Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert). Read more →
- Fire Pit Tables Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Sunjoy. Read more →
- Ring Recalls Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Coulter Ventures Recalls Rogue Home Timers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rogue Fitness. Read more →
- Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard. Read more →
- Sales BSD Recalls Homerygardens Extension Cord Splitters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). Read more →
- Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). Read more →
- Harbor Breeze Kingsbury Ceiling Fans Recalled by HKC-US Due to Impact and Laceration Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores. Read more →
- Endliss Technology Recalls Trianium Battery Phone Cases Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com. Read more →
Electrical and Workplace Incidents
- June 2, 2021 | 2 remain hospitalized following EVRAZ steel mill explosion in Pueblo (Pueblo, CO). Read more →
- June 1, 2021 | Worker escapes manhole explosion in Taunton (Taunton, MA). Read more →
- June 1, 2021 | Elk Grove Boy Burned In House Fire That Started At Electrical Outlet (Elk Grove, CA). Read more →
- May 30, 2021 | ELECTRIC BLAST: Huge electrical fire in NYC office erupts ‘near UN Headquarters and state governor’s office’ as FDNY & Con Ed cut power (New York City, NY). Read more →
- May 27, 2021 | Man shocked trying to remove parrots nesting on electric pole in Coral Springs (Coral Springs, FL). Read more →
- May 19, 2021 | 5 injured, including 2 firefighters, in 3-story building fire in Bronx (New York City, NY). Read more →
- May 17, 2021 | Employee Dies in Accident at Mattress Manufacturer (Grantsville, UT). Read more →
- April 29, 2021 | 1 firefighter injured after Affton chemical plant fire that forced hundreds to evacuate (Affton, MO). Read more →
- April 27, 2021 | Explosion, possibly from electrical vault, injures four in Hollywood (Hollywood, CA). Read more →
- April 12, 2021 | Underground Electrical Vault Catches Fire In City Of Industry (City of Industry, CA). Read more →
- April 12, 2021 | Electrical fire reported at Golden Nugget hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV). Read more →
- April 11, 2021 | 1 hurt after underground explosion in Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA). Read more →
- April 7, 2021 | Man Injured in Electrical Explosion in Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Read more →
- April 5, 2021 | Crews respond to underground fire in downtown Omaha (Omaha, NE). Read more →
- March 26, 2021 | Underground electrical blast rocks Asbury Park, no injuries (Asbury Park, NJ). Read more →
- March 23, 2021 | California fire that killed four sparked by tree hitting PG&E power lines, officials say (Shasta County, CA). Read more →
- March 19, 2021 | Underground fire, explosion reported in downtown Pottstown (Pottstown, PA). Read more →
- March 9, 2021 | Transformer explosion knocks down powerlines near I-15 in Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls, ID). Read more →
- March 2, 2021 | Crews respond to pellet plant fire (Elkins, WV). Read more →
- February 26, 2021 | Fayette Mall evacuated, temporarily closed after electrical fire (Lexington, KY). Read more →
- February 25, 2021 | Two workers critically injured in electrical ‘explosion’ in downtown L.A. (Los Angeles, CA). Read more →
- February 19, 2021 | Bushwick neighborhood in the dark following manhole fire (New York City, NY). Read more →
- February 10, 2021 | Manhole explosion leaves car damaged in Northwest DC (Washington, D.C.). Read more →
- February 8, 2021 | Heavy equipment starts tearing at burned out Pittsburgh South Side building after massive fire, explosion (Pittsburgh, PA). Read more →
- February 4, 2021 | Two metro marijuana businesses catch fire in one week (Oklahoma City, OK). Read more →
- January 30, 2021 | Scary Security Video Captures Moment Fire Ignites at Point Loma Supermarket (Point Loma, CA). Read more →
- January 26, 2021 | Neighbors Recount Scary Explosion That Sparked Fire At Kennett Square Apartment Complex, Victory Brewing Company (Chester County, PA). Read more →
- January 23, 2021 | Three people injured in structure fire (Amarillo, TX). Read more →
- January 21, 2021 | One arrested after butane honey oil lab explosion in South Lake Tahoe (South Tahoe Lake, CA). Read more →
- January 10, 2021 | Family, Friends Honor Man Electrocuted In South Jordan Incident (Herriman, UT). Read more →
- January 6, 2021 | Electrical faults blamed for yesterday's car fire, explosion and crater in downtown Vancouver (Vancouver, BC). Read more →
- January 5, 2021 | 1 person killed in industrial accident in West Columbus (Columbus, OH). Read more →
- January 5, 2021 | “Grain Explosion” Starts Fire at Bunge Elevator in Illinois (Homer, IL). Read more →
- January 4, 2021 | Firefighters take care of machine fire at Speedrack in Quincy (Quincy, MI). Read more →
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