A new publication, 2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report Machine Safety Compendium, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website:
As defined in the 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap, there are many machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the fluid power industry. These trends include the increasing electrification, connectivity, and autonomous functionality of both the mobile and industrial machines that use fluid power in their power or control systems.
In September 2023, NFPA launched its Technology Task Force to better understand these trends, and to engage stakeholders across the supply chain in the development of the resources and connections that will be needed to keep fluid power positioned as an actuation technology of choice on mobile and industrial platforms.
The Task Force identified several projects that would help it fulfill this mission, including:
Functional Safety. Produce a white paper that (1) Reviews existing safety standards and machine directives; (2) Assesses risks and hazards associated with fluid power’s use in upgrading older machines to automated functions and identifies common functions to address; (3) Identifies best practices and emerging technologies that minimize risks and hazards in those functions; and (4) Provides a resource to members that helps them understand and address the safe use of their systems.
The white paper will be showcased in a Webinar on April 10, 2025. Details and registration will be launched after the first of the year. Please contact Denise Husenica at dhusenica@nfpa.com with any questions.
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