MILFORD, PA -- Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), a Clarion Safety Systems company, will host a live, online training course in May on Mastering Robot Safety: The Latest Safety Standards for Industrial and Collaborative Robots.

Through its TÜV-certified safety engineers, MSS provides practical guidance and technical expertise to help organizations meet OSHA, ANSI, and ISO machine safety requirements. Clarion Safety Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of safety labels, signs, and tags and provides services for comprehensive machine safety, compliance, and risk reduction – through MSS and an additional safety services business, Arrow Industrial Solutions.

Enrollment is currently open for this three-hour, instructor-led virtual training, designed to help participants understand and apply the latest robot safety standards in modern manufacturing environments. The course will be held May 14, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM ET and is intended for engineers, system integrators, safety professionals, maintenance personnel, technicians, and operations leaders responsible for the design, integration, validation, or operation of robotic systems.

This specialized training delivers a comprehensive overview of current requirements for both traditional industrial robot systems and collaborative robot applications, with a focus on compliance with ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025, ISO/TS 15066, and ISO 10218-1:2025.
Topics covered will include:

Collaborative robot safety principles and technical requirements
 

Power and force limiting, speed and separation monitoring, and human-robot interaction validation
 

Industrial robot safeguarding methods and cell design
 

Robot-specific risk assessment practices
 

Safety-related control systems and functional safety validation
 

Application of updated ANSI and ISO robot safety standards

The course is divided into two focused modules, Collaborative Robot Safety and Industrial Robot Safety, and concludes with a live Q&A and discussion, allowing participants to apply standards guidance to real-world system designs and operational challenges.

The training will be instructed by Ken Hackworth, PE, FS Eng. (TÜV Rheinland #12058/16). Hackworth has more than 30 years of experience in industrial controls and functional safety systems and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and certified Functional Safety Engineer. He is a member of ANSI B11 safety standards committees and the American Society of Safety Professionals and is experienced in U.S. and international safety standards including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA, and ISO/EN. Hackworth regularly trains safety professionals, engineers, and business leaders on machine and robot safety compliance.

The Mastering Robot Safety class is offered on a continuous basis throughout the year. While not required, MSS recommends completing its Machine Safety and Risk Assessment Training prior to attending this course. Bundle pricing is available when registering for both classes. A 20% discount is available for groups of five or more participants.

To learn more about the online training, including the team at Machine Safety Specialists, as well as how to register for other MSS training dates in 2026, including this new class on robot safety, visit the Machine Safety Specialists website.

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