Packaging machines are often run at high speeds and need to be cleaned regularly, which can increase the possibility of injuries to workers. The Health and Safety Executives (HSE) has studied the pattern of injuries related to packaging machinery. . It has been found that conveyors, considered the simplest form of automation, are involved in most machinery-related accidents in the packaging industry. Thus, safety light curtains are used along with other safety devices to follow these safety standards and regulations. Hence, packaging machines need devices that comply with safety standards. This is one of the major drivers for the adoption of safety light curtains for packaging applications.
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