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What is new with designsafe version 9?
Utilizing Alternative Methods
designsafe® 9 introduces a new feature to help users with the control of hazardous energy. When done correctly, an Alternative Method can be used in lieu of fully locking out machinery for tasks like clearing jams, cleaning, set up, lubrication, and others. OSHA has accepted the use of Alternative Methods in certain cases, and this new feature helps you do it right.
designsafe® 9 adds a new 4th tab to guide customers in complying with the requirements for an Alternative Method in accordance with ANSI Z244.1 – Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods.
The new 4th tab in designsafe® 9 provides the outline of items that users need to evaluate when utilizing Alternative Methods with machinery. designsafe® 9 walks users through this process, provides guidance on what documentation you need to collect, and helps demonstrate how you have met the requirements to use an Alternative Method.
Guidance on Structuring your assessment
One of the more significant challenges new users face with risk assessment is knowing how to set up or structure their projects. There is often more than one way to formulate an assessment, and experience is usually the best resource for getting it right the first time. To address this issue, designsafe® 9 now provides templates and guidance on how to structure your risk assessment projects!
When setting up your assessment in the Information Wizard in designsafe® 9, you now have the option to begin your assessment with a template. These templates provide users a jumping off point for their assessment and demonstrates the different ways you can set up your assessments depending on the machine or process being assessed.
designsafe® 9 guides you through the different options and helps you to understand how to approach your project. It also provides a template for each approach discussed that you can use to jumpstart your assessments. Select the template, open the file, adjust the terms and descriptions for your application, and you’re on your way to identifying hazards!
For a complete overview of what is new in Version 9 - check this out!
WHAT IS DESIGNSAFE®?
An assessment tool for improving product designs and processes
A systematic method for conducting a task-based risk assessment
A technique for eliminating and controlling hazards
A tool to incorporate safety by design
WHAT DOES DESIGNSAFE® DO?
Gives designers a quick and easy tool to evaluate hazards and risks through design
Helps companies identify potential hazards and provides methods for elimination
Assists design engineers in completing a risk assessment for their product/processes
Prevents accidents, reduces costs, improves productivity and reduces liability
Prioritizes design activities related to risk
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DESIGNSAFE®?
Helps user recognize hazards that might otherwise be overlooked
Helps prompt risk reduction actions for existing hazards
Fast and easy
Assists in obtaining the CE mark for European markets
Can be updated continuously and printed out
Minimizes assessment time
Reduces costs
Can be customized to your needs
Easy method to document assessments
Brainstorming tool to help identify hazards
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DOES DESIGNSAFE® HELP WITH STANDARD COMPLIANCE?
Many industry standards at both national and international level require risk assessment. The designsafe® software will help you comply with the following standards:
machinery and machine tool (ANSI B11.0),
robotics (ANSI/RIA R15.06),
packaging machinery (ANSI/PMMI B155.1),
safety of machinery (ISO 12100),
semiconductor (SEMI S10),
occupational management systems (ANSI Z10),
military (MIL-STD 882) and
many others
HOW MUCH DOES DESIGNSAFE® COST?
Single seat license is $3,450
Five-seat (5 users) license is $5,450
Ten-seat (10 users) license is $8,450
To upgrade from designsafe® prior version the price varies (see purchase page)
For any other pricing questions please call our office at 734.483.2033
HOW CAN I ORDER DESIGNSAFE®?
To place an order for designsafe® please call 888-628-8788 or visit our purchase pag
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNSAFE®
400 MHz (Windows 2K/XP), 1 GHz (Windows Vista/7)
Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7/8/10
128 MB RAM
50 MB disk space
Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
800x600 screen resolution; 1024x768 or higher recommended
Internet access required for all online features including product updates, etc.