(Virtual) Industrial Robot Safety and Risk Assessment


ID : 7587   

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Schedule
  • Start Time: 8 a.m. Eastern Time
  • End Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Course Description
This course covers industrial robots, robot systems and related OSHA and Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Standards. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with industrial robots and robot systems and the elements of effective robot system safety.
 
Course topics include types and classifications of industrial robots, robot components, programming, hazard recognition and control including control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout), and risk assessments. Program highlights include a risk assessment practical exercise including scenario-based risk assessments.

Course Objectives
Upon successful course completion, participants will be able to recognize the types and classifications of industrial robots, explain common robot components, identify common robot and robot system hazards, explain investigation guidelines for evaluating robot and robot system hazards, and complete a robotic risk assessment. Minimum contact hours: 6.5

Who Should Attend
  • Engineers (especially controls and mechanical engineers)
  • Safety managers, coordinators and trainers
  • Risk assessment officers
  • Plant level managers
  • Plant level workers (weld techs, automation techs, weld cell operators, press operators etc.

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Instructor
Ralph Hall 

 

Notice

Please read: 
  • Format: Live-online Zoom sessions with pre- and post-session Canvas activities.
  • ID Requirement: Government-issued photo ID (federal, state, or local) required at Day 1 check-in.
  • Device Rules: Must use a desktop or laptop computer at a home or office (iPhones, iPads, and tablets are strictly prohibited).
  • Technical Setup: Requires a working webcam, microphone, stable internet connection, and Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browser.
  • Camera Policy: Video must remain on continuously throughout class to verify attendance and participation.
  • Prohibited Actions: Using multiple devices, taking photos, or recording any session.
  • Completion Criteria: Must attend 100% of Zoom sessions and finish all Canvas assignments to earn CEUs and an electronic certificate.
  • Course Access: Reminder email containing access instructions and an orientation video arrives roughly one week prior to start.

Course Fee (USD):  $295.00


Registration Closes On
Friday, September 10, 2027 @ 5:00 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/17/2027 - 9/17/2027 Weekly - Fri 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Zoom/Canvas, Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)  Map Ralph Hall