scope:

This ANSI Technical Report provides guidance on the practical application of safety and lean manufacturing principles to machines and manufacturing systems for improving performance, safety and quality by reducing injury and waste. The guidance in this technical report assists machine tool suppliers and users in minimizing waste and risk associated with machines and manufacturing systems, including individual and integrated machine tools and auxiliary components.

NOTE: This document does not provide detailed guidance on lean methodologies, the risk assessment process or how to reduce risk. Readers seeking detailed guidance on these topics should consult the references listed in clause 2, the B11 series of American National Standards or other sources.