Calculating safety distances made easy by Procter

The calculator determines the required safety distances and heights of machine guards, in accordance with BS EN ISO 13857, 'Safety of machinery – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs'. Version 2.5 corresponds even more closely with the standard, says Procter, and is said to be an invaluable aid when creating schemes for custom-designed machine guards or perimeter guards, or for ensuring that existing machine guards comply with the standard's requirements. Copies of the new calculator can be downloaded from the company's website, www.machinesafety.co.uk.