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1. Safety I
2. Safety II

Workcell Steup Safety Requirements

1. Implement Lockout devices
2. Use anti-tie-down logic
3. Use appropiate arrangements within the workcell
4. Identify the bounds of the robot's range of motion before teaching/running production
5. Position the controller outside the workcell
6. Use a libel amount of Emergency Stop buttons
7. Implement safety devices (i.e. fences, interlocks, light curtains, etc.)
8. Check safety joints
9. Check for appropriate electrial conditions
10. Eliminate pinch points

Robot Manual Operation Safety Requirements

1. Use appropiate clothing when operating the robot
2. Periodically inspectic the robot
3. Periodically inspectic the workcell for hazardous materials or spills
4. At most one person should be operating the robot at a time
5. Do NOT enter the workcell when the robot is in operation
6. Be familiar with evacuation routes
7. Isolate the robot from any remote signals
8. Test each program in both step and continuous modes before running in production

Robot Automatic Operation Safety Requirements

1. Be familiar with workcell space and evacuation routes
2. Understand the task, which the robot will perform, in its entirety
3. Do NOT enter the work envelope when the robot is in operation
4. Know the location of and Verify that all safety and emergency devices are working properly
5. NEVER fully rely on the correct operation of the software
6. Do NOT assume that the robot has completed its task if it has stopped moving
7. Do NOT assume the robot will follow any pre-program procedure
8. NEVER attempt to block the robot's motion with your body

Robot Maintenance Safety Requirements

1. Do NOT perform maintenance on a robot during operation
2. Check for any hazardous conditions before entering the workcell
3. Check for any unauthorized personal in the workcell first
4. Wear appropriate clothing; avoid loose clothing, rings, watches, etc.
5. Confirm the correct operation of the teach pendant
6. Verify that all safety and emergency devices are functioning properly
7. Perform maintenance with the power off, whenever possible
8. Release all stored energy (air pressure, paint pressure, welding end of the arm tooling)
9. Be cautious when removing a servomotor or brake
10. Keep the workcell clean and organized
11. Use specified parts for replacement only
12. Review all safety requirements before restarting the robot
13. Reinitialize all safety devices after maintenance completion
14. Perform a test run on the robot at the end of maintenance