1.2.4.8 Safety risks for collaborative robotsSafety risks in collaborative operationThe arm and gripper must be inspected at frequent intervals to make sure thatthere are no damages to plastic, padding, or other components.The arm must not be run without a gripper fitted to the tool flange.Safe design of the robot cellSpecial attention in risk assessment must be given to the following parts:• end effectors (fingers, suction tools) designed for the application• work pieces handled by the robot in the application• any custom gripping solutions that are selected for the applicationProduct manual - IRB 14000 313HAC052983-001 Revision: D© Copyright 2015 - 2016 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.4.8 Safety risks for collaborative robots