AWS D16.3M/D16.3 : 2009

Table of Contents

1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Definitions
4. General Considerations
    4.1 Risk Assessment Description
    4.2 Performance
5. Elements of the Risk Assessment
    5.1 Application Description
    5.2 Robot Operating Characteristics
    5.3 Robot Classification
    5.4 Categories of Hazards
    5.5 Risk Analysis
6. Documentation
    6.1 Classification Summary
    6.2 Work Cell (Workspace) Description
    6.3 Summary of Potential Hazards
    6.4 Method of Safeguarding
7. Training
    7.1 Risk Assessment Training Program
    7.2 Other Safety Training Program
Annex A (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
        Technical Inquiries
Annex B (Informative) - Informative References
Annex C (Informative) - Sample Risk Assessment Form
List of AWS Documents on Robotics and Automatic Welding

Abstract

Provides recommendations and guidelines for the safe implementation of robotic arc welding. Emphasis is placed on conformance of this process with prevailing industry standards for hazard analysis and proper safeguarding.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
Pages
ISBN
Committee	D16
Supersedes	AWS D16.3 : 1999