leitmotif
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REPLY Completely agree -- ASSUMING -- he is not the only one using this gear. If this is a temporary setup to test one "theorem" then the cheap switches (IF 10% of expensive cost) could be used. IF it is permanent setup or there is lots of exposure (ie a training aid etc) then the expensiveJimmie_Ohio said:I have read your post and the replies by others. Here's my question:
If this is for "education", why not have the student research the possibilities him(her)self, learn the details behind OSHA rules and regulations without bias,
REPLY Some good thought. However this guy is a controls engineer not a safety engineer. See my previous comment on adequate.
and then run the various choices by us for additional approvals, feedback, and comments? With our experience, I guarantee all of us will be helpful.
REPLY Well consulting us SHOULD be part of his research.
(I can suggest "Google-ing" the heck out of the web using "OSHA" "anti-tie down controls", "controls safety", etc. as keywords.)
REPLY Another research field to be plowed.
An early reply said to use cheap "regular" pushbuttons, instead of more expensive anti-tie down pushbuttons designed for safety. I totally disagree. If we are to teach the Controls Engineers of Tomorrow what to do, maybe they should learn the minimum industry standards for safety, not "a cheap way to go". Some of these engineers go out in the real world and only know what they saw in school. Therefore, a good (or great) example should be set. Just my opinion...
-- CORRECT -- "adequately spaced" -- Etc Etc
switches should be used.
Had one or two EE's tell me "well we did not do that at UW".
They learned this is not UW this is Boeing and you either need to do it the right way or go back to UW. One guy really got the message when I refused to sign off the safety portion of the job.
Dan Bentler