In the Valencian Community, more and more companies must adapt their machinery to RD1215 to guarantee the safety of workers. One of them is Orliman S.L.U., located in La Pobla de Vallbona (Valencia), with over 70 years of experience.
The objective of the project has been increase the safety of your work presses by installing systems such as photoelectric barriers, Emergency stops, career endings, security modules, Beacon lights and reset buttons.
Why adapt machinery to Royal Decree 1215 in Valencia?
The The Royal Decree 1215/1997 sets out the minimum safety and health provisions for the use of work equipment. In Valencia and the Valencian Community, many companies still have machinery that lacks the required protective elements. sets out the minimum safety and health provisions for the use of work equipment. In Valencia and the Valencian Community, many companies still have machinery that lacks the required protective elements.
Advantages of Complying with RD 1215
- Reduction of entrapment or accident risks.
- Regulatory compliance versus inspections.
- Greater confidence and security for workers.
- Extending the lifespan of machines through the modernisation of their systems.
Project at Orliman: Adaptation of work presses
The primary objective of this success story was protect the operators avoiding machines being considered dangerous, thereby complying with Royal Decree 1215.
Challenges encountered in adaptation
Need for custom supports
The characteristics of the press demanded the design of a special support that would allow the correct installation of the photoelectric barriers.
Integration with the hydraulic feed
The optimal way to integrate the new security systems with the existing hydraulic circuit without compromising productivity was studied.
Measures taken and project results
Bespoke support design
The support not only holds the photoelectric barriers but also protects the side access to the press and prevents damage from accidental impacts.
Benefits of compliance with Royal Decree 1215
- Prevention of entrapments in critical areas.
- Strict compliance with RD 1215.
- Greater perceived safety by workers.
- Reduction of legal risks and penalties.
- Increase in productivity by reducing downtime due to accidents.
Devices implemented in the adaptation
Photoelectric barriers
Installed on the press to prevent it from operating when an operator is in the danger zone.
Emergency stops
Strategically located for accessibility, allowing the machine to be stopped immediately.
Limit switch
In the fabric feed-in area for cutting, a shut-off has been installed if the maximum opening is exceeded.
Security module and barrier module
Installed in the press to ensure the correct functioning of the devices.
Marker beacons
They provide visual safety and indicate the state of the machine.
Reset buttons
Ensures operational control that guarantees a machine restart after a shutdown.
Adequacy of RD 1215 in Valencia and the Valencian Community | Grupo TICE
Increasingly, companies in Valencia, Castellón, and Alicante are moving towards adapting their machinery to RD1215, conscious that workplace safety is not just a legal obligation but a strategic investment.
The adaptation project carried out in Orliman S.LU It is a clear example of how a company in Valencia can improve the safety of its presses. in compliance with the regulations.
The installation of photoelectric barriers, Emergency stops, career endings, security modules, Beacon lights and reset buttons has allowed to guarantee the safety of workers and prolong the lifespan of their machines.
