RIA Conference to introduce Robot Safety Standard draft.
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Attendees of RIA's National Robot Safety Conference XXII will prepare for R15.06 (2011) Robot Safety Standard by previewing draft during its first public release at event. Conference will feature sessions introducing New R15.06 Robot Safety Standard (Part 1 - The Manufacturer's Perspective, Part 2 - The User's Perspective), Using Robots to Improve Safety, Market Position and Contextual Risk Assessment, as well as OSHA View on Robot Safety, Safeguarding, and Safety Controls.
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RIA Conference to Introduce New Robot Safety Standard Draft
Robot Safety Conference to Provide First Look on How Coming Changes Will Affect Companies
ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Attendees at the Robotic Industries Association's (RIA) National Robot Safety Conference XXII will prepare for the new R15.06 (2011) Robot Safety Standard by previewing the draft during its first public release at the event. The RIA and a group of industry-leading sponsor companies will host the 22nd annual conference, September 27-29, 2010, at the Indianapolis Marriott East (Indianapolis, Indiana). In addition to discussing the draft standard, numerous new sessions will satisfy experienced users. Those new to safety will benefit from a wide variety of topics presented during the three-day event, including introductory sessions and standards updates.
According to RIA's Director of Standards Development, Jeff Fryman, the R15.06 Robot Safety Committee will complete the first draft and unveil it at September's Conference. "There is much yet to do, but the end game is coming into sight. We are looking forward to this culmination of work," said Fryman. The revised edition of the R15.06 robot safety standard is based on the new ISO 10218 standard which is in its final stages of completion.
The conference will feature new sessions introducing the New R15.06 Robot Safety Standard (Part 1 - The Manufacturer's Perspective, Part 2 - The User's Perspective), Using Robots to Improve Safety and Market Position and Contextual Risk Assessment. Additional sessions include, an OSHA View on Robot Safety, Safeguarding and Safety Controls. Case studies, a standards committee panel discussion and a safety primer will also be highlights of the conference.
Jim Adams, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for RIA explained, "No other program offers this kind of in-depth coverage on new and practical safety topics. And the tabletop trade fair (September 28) provides attendees with an up close comparison of the latest robots, accessories, safety products and vendors at one time, under one roof." Adams says, "RIA is sensitive to the need for training on a restricted budget. We have created a number of registration offerings which provide attendees affordable options for all three days, the main conference, workshops or just the trade fair."
The complete conference and workshop agendas, registration form and special hotel accommodation rate are posted on the Association's website at www.robotics.org/safety10. The discounted early-registration period ends, September 7.
Exhibit tabletop space and sponsorship opportunities are available. For a list of current exhibitors and sponsors, plus reservation forms for companies interested in participating, visit www.robotics.org/safety10.
About Robotic Industries Association
Founded in 1974, RIA is the only trade group in North America organized specifically to serve the robotics industry. Its 225 member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, systems integrators, component suppliers, educators, research groups, and consulting firms. RIA is renowned worldwide as the sponsor of the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, co-produces the biennial Automate Show (formerly International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show and Conference) plus many regional events, and is secretariat of the ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 Robot Safety Standard. RIA is the sole source of North American robotics industry statistics which are included in the World Robot Statistics published by the International Federation of Robotics. RIA also is publisher of the industry's leading Web portal, Robotics Online.
