All of our modules run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time
This is an alternate view of our module dates, organised by each module instead of full courses.
Module 1: April 7th 2026, April 23rd 2026, May 19th 2026
Module 2: April 14th 2026, April 30th 2026, June 2nd 2026
Module 3: April 21st 2026, May 14th 2026, June 9th 2026
Module 4: April 28th 2026, May 21st 2026, June 16th 2026
Module 5: May12th 2026, May 28th 2026, June 23rd 2026
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Module One takes B11.0 Safety of Machinery as its subject matter and focuses on the risk assessment process. It also introduces attendees to U.S. legislation, regulations and standards in the field of machinery safety.
Introduction to Standards and Regulations
• What is Safety?
• OSHA Regulations
• B11 Machinery Safety Standards
• Other Machinery Safety Standards
B11.0 Safety of Machinery
•Overview
• Responsibilities
• Life cycle Requirements
• The Risk Assessment Process
• Identify Tasks & Hazards
• Assess Risk
• Reduce Risk
• Assess Residual Risk
• Achieve Acceptable Risk
• Check, Test & Confirm
• Document the Process
• General Requirements
• Electrical & Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Emergency Stop
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Module Two looks at B11.19 and Risk Reduction Measures.
B11.19 Performance Requirements for Risk Reduction Measures: Safeguarding and other Means of Reducing Risk
• Overview
• Responsibilities
• Risk Reduction Measures
• Inherently Safe by Design
• Engineering Controls
• Guards
• Control Functions
• Devices
• Administrative Controls
Module Three delves into B11.26 and the Application of ISO 13849 – Safe Control Systems.
B11.26 Functional Safety for Equipment (Electrical / Fluid Power Control Systems) - Application of ISO 13849 - General Principles for Design
• Overview
• Identify Risk Reduction Measures that involve the SRP/CS
• Define the Safety Function
• Performance Level Methodology
• Category Methodology
• Control Reliability Methodology
• General Design Requirements
• Integration of SRP/CS into the Machine Controls
• Pneumatics & Hydraulics
• Fault Consideration
• Diagnostic Coverage
• Design Requirements
• Input Devices
• Logic Devices
• Output Devices
• Validation
Module Four covers the growth in automation and robotics and brings the Safety Requirements for the Integration of Machinery into a System – B11.20, along with Robot Safety Standards.
B11.20 Safety Requirements for the Integration of Machinery into a System
• Overview
• Responsibilities
• Risk Assessment Process
• Design, Construction, Re-Construction & Modification
• Risk Reduction Measures
• Set-up, Operation & Maintenance
• Decommissioning Process
ANSI / RIA R15.06.2012 Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements
• Overview
• Safety Requirements & Protective Measures
• Limiting Robot Motion
• Operational Mode Application
• Pendants
• Safeguarding
• Verification & Validation of Protective Equipment
Module Five addresses LOTO and Alternative Methods, as per Z244.1 and NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
ANSI / ASSP Z244.1.2016 The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods
• Overview
• Responsibilities
• Risk Assessment Process
• Design of Machinery for the Control of Hazardous Energy
• Hazardous Energy Control Program
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Alternative Methods of Hazardous Energy Control
NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• Overview
• General Requirements
• Disconnecting Means
• Protection from Electrical Hazard
• Control Circuits
• Control Equipment
• Electrical Motors
• Testing & Verification
The examination assesses your understanding of the content after completing all five modules
90 Minute Online Open Book Test
• 50 Multiple Choice Questions
• 10 Questions per Module
• Pass Mark: 80%
If you receive a score of 64% to 80%, you will be granted a free opportunity to retake the examination within 6 months.
If you receive a score below 64%, you will be required to retake the entire course within 18 months at a cost of $1250 in order to retake the examination.