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Record STMT-WFFFE99Legally binding

Hazard Prevention Standards for Industrial Robots

工業用機器人危害預防標準

Regulation State lawEastern Asia · TWin forceNot AI-specific

This regulation outlines the hazard prevention standards and safety measures for industrial robots in workplaces. It establishes employer responsibilities regarding robot design features, control panels, emergency stops, protective fencing, and safe operational procedures. The standards aim to protect workers from physical hazards associated with automated machinery and collaborative robot operations.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)Government (executive) · TW
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

CompaniesRegulatorsAI deployers and usersWorkers

Employers, safety managers, and workers operating industrial robots must read this to ensure legal compliance and workplace safety.

Sectors
Manufacturing and industry · industrial robotsLabour and employment · workplace safety

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses safety standards and hazard prevention measures for industrial robots, covering technical design specifications, control panels, emergency stops, workspace enclosure requirements, collaborative robot evaluations, and operational safety procedures for workers.

What's missing

The text does not contain artificial intelligence governance guidance, algorithmic transparency standards, machine learning definitions, or data privacy regulations.

Key takeaways
  • Employers must ensure industrial robots are equipped with functioning emergency stop devices and safety mechanisms to protect workers.
  • Specific standards govern the design, labeling, and operation of fixed and mobile control panels for industrial robots.
  • Employers are required to erect safety fences or enclosures around the operating range of robots and restrict unauthorized access.
  • Collaborative robot operations must follow specific national or international standards along with safety evaluations and risk assessments.
  • Comprehensive standard operating procedures, safety checks, and training are mandated before workers engage with robot programming or maintenance.
Outline
· 第 1 條 訂定依據
· 第 2 條 用詞定義
· 第 3 條 危害預防措施
· 第 4 條 緊急停止裝置
· 第 5 條 防止接觸危害之機能
· 第 6 條 握持部穩定性
· 第 7 條 控制面盤一般規定
· 第 8 條 固定式控制面盤規定
· 第 9 條 移動式控制面盤規定
· 第 10 條 訊號端子設置
· 第 11 條 教導與檢查性能
· 第 12 條 危險部分防護
· 第 13 條 氣壓殘壓排放
· 第 14 條 動作方向標示一致
· 第 15 條 環境適應性能與防爆構造
· 第 16 條 標示事項
· 第 17 條 說明書查對事項
· 第 18 條 機器人配置規定
· 第 19 條 阻擋裝置
· 第 20 條 設置後確認
· 第 21 條 圍柵、護圍與協同作業評估
· 第 22 條 光電式安全裝置
· 第 23 條 監視人員與禁止進入
· 第 24 條 安全作業標準
· 第 25 條 開關標示與上鎖
· 第 26 條 異常時立即停止措施
· 第 27 條 教導作業前確認事項
· 第 28 條 工具自動清理
· 第 29 條 氣壓殘壓排放作業
· 第 30 條 運轉狀況確認
· 第 31 條 可動範圍內作業措施
· 第 32 條 起動前確認事項
· 第 33 條 自動運轉確認與異常處理
· 第 34 條 避免物件飛落危害
· 第 35 條 程式儲存容器標示
· 第 36 條 防止程式錯誤動作措施
· 第 37 條 施行日期
Issued14 February 2018
Length309 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

雇主選用機器人時,應採取避免下列危害之措施: 一、錯誤操作、錯誤動作及故障時引起之危害。

第 3 條

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Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

雇主設置之機器人,應具有發生異常時可立即停止動作並維持安全之緊急停止裝置。

第 4 條

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

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Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

雇主應於機器人顯明易見之位置標示下列事項: 一、製造者名稱。 二、製造年月。 三、型式。 四、驅動用原動機之額定輸出。

第 16 條

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

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Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

並就下列事項實施評估,製作安全評估報告留存後,得不受前項規定之限制: 一、從事協同作業之機器人運作或製程簡介。 二、安全管理計畫。

第 21 條

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Topics

industrial_robots occupational_safety hazard_prevention workplace_safety robot_safety