For safe and effective use of the systems, management should ensure that personnel who program, operate, maintain, or repair robots or robot systems are adequately trained to perform their assigned functions. This training must include the safety aspects of the subject systems and their individually assigned functions. Technical training may be conducted at robotic system supplier's facilities or at the user's facility. Technical training may be provided on the job by formally trained personnel and documented in the employee's training record.
Performance based on training is recommended.
Return to Chapter 1, Part 5 Table of Contents 5.2 - Initial Safety Training Safety training is required in addition to technical training. Safety training is tailored to the actual installation and facility and to the functions that are performed at that installation. This same training should be provided for all personnel responsible for robotic system's. Management should maintain a list of individuals who have successfully completed the safety training and the dates thereof. A review of hazards and their potential consequences.