Safeguarding Crushing Points by Limitation of Forces

• Autorzy: Mewes D. , Mauser F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Limitation of forces can be a simple measure to safeguard crushing points at doors, machines, and vehicles. In this connection different standards define a threshold force value of 150 N. This widely accepted value refers to static forces that arise from impact on a person are frequently ignored, although they are generally higher than the static forces. The article describes an instrument for the measurement of static and dynamic crushing forces. This instrument has a stiffness that approximates the average stiffness of human fingers as one of the most at-risk parts of the human body with regard to crushing injuries. Sensory tests were carried out to define dynamic forces considered admissible at crushing points.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

crushing points; crushing forces; measurement procedure; sensory tests; admissible forces

PL

zagrożenia mechaniczne; niebezpieczeństwo wypadków; maszyny; czujnik zbliżeniowy; zabezpieczenia; ochrona przed zgnieceniem

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: Vol. 9, No. 2
• Strony: 177--191
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 10 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Mewes D.

• Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitsschutz (BIA), Sankt Augustin, Germany

autor

Mauser F.

• Fachausschuß Bauliche Einrichtungen des Hauptverbandes der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, Bonn, Germany

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