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Make sure light curtains meet these requirements.

Important:

All devices must meet the general requirements for devices found in, Make sure devices meet these requirements, WAC 296-806-20044.

(1) You must make sure light curtains, when used:

(a) Respond to the presence of an operator's hand, other body part, or a work piece.

(b) Have indicators that are easily seen by the operator showing when the device is functioning or has been bypassed.

Note:

Even if a shiny reflective object or work piece is used with a light curtain or other electro-optical device, it should still respond to the operator's hand or other body part.

(2) You must make sure only authorized persons can make the following adjustments to light curtains:

(a) Variations in operating conditions.

(b) Fixed or channel blanking.

(3) You must safeguard access to the point of operation that is not protected by light curtains.

Reference:

For more information on light curtains and their requirements, see Performance criteria for safeguarding, ANSI B11.19-2003

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-20046, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-20046, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]