ISO 13849: Guard Interlocking and Guard Locking
- Date
- 2027-02-17
- Host
- ISO 13849 (Functional Safety)
About this event
Guard interlocking and guard locking decisions have real consequences for machine safety, uptime, and compliance. This in-person session is built for people who need to understand how ISO 13849 applies in practice, not just in theory, and who want a clearer way to think through protective device choices, safety functions, and implementation tradeoffs. About the Event This event focuses on ISO 13849 through the specific lens of guard interlocking and guard locking. Rather than treating the standard as a purely abstract document, the session centers on how it connects to actual safeguarding decisions: when a guard should simply detect access, when it should remain locked, and how those choices affect risk reduction, machine operation, and user interaction. Expect a format that feels practica
Who should attend
This is for people who want a more practical handle on how **ISO 13849** applies to guard interlocking and guard locking decisions in the real world. - You design, specify, or review **machine safety systems** and want clearer reasoning around when to use interlocking versus locking. - You work in **controls, automation, or electrical engineering** and need to connect standard requirements to actual safety-related control functions. - You are responsible for **risk assessment, compliance, or validation** and want better questions to ask during design reviews or audits. - You support machinery in **operations or maintenance** and deal with the everyday consequences of guard behavior, reset logic, access needs, and fault conditions. - You are involved in **retrofits or upgrades** and need to make sound safeguarding decisions without relying on guesswork or habit. - You value **peer conversation and networking** with others who face similar machine safety challenges and want to compare interpretations in a grounded, in-person setting. If you have ever looked at a guarded machine and thought, "Is this the right protective approach for the hazard and the process?" you will likely find this event useful.