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Equipment

Equipment List

Determine and create a detailed list of the equipment and machinery needed to accomplish the process. NOTE: Work tables and work positions (seated. standing, sit/stand) are discussed in the Workstation Configuration section.

Please refer to the following Guidelines and Specifications for further details.

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Control Guidelines and Specifications

Control Guidelines (foot and hand controls)

If hand and/or foot controls will be required follow these guidelines:

  • Location

  • Adjustment

  • Sequence

  • Force

  • Emergency Controls

Control Location Specifications

Recommendations for minimum/ maximum heights for control locations for seated and standing workstations.

Clearance and Accessibility

Clearance Specifications for Maintenance

Illustration of minimum clearance dimensions for maintenance tasks.

Machine Clearance and Maintenance Accessibility Guidelines

Here are guidelines for Machinery Clearance and Maintenance Accessibility:

  • Accessibility

  • Access Doors/Ports

  • Fasteners

Recommendations for Maintenance Accessibility

Here are specific recommendations for standing, prone and horizontal clearance recommendations.

  

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