Is it correct to say that a Type 2 SLS should not be used for machine safety?
No. When applied properly, a Type 2 light screen can be very effective and economical safeguard in the workplace. Again, a Type 2 light screen is not “half as safe” as a Type 4. Related Links: Take a tutorial on Safety Light Screens. Learn more about Type 2 and Type 4 Safety Light Screens. Take a tutorial on Machine Safety Basics. Go to the OSHA or the ANSI site. Get standards and specification at the Global Engineering Documents site. Download this printable job aid about the Risk Assessment Process. Download this printable list of Machine Safety Hazards. Download this printable job aid about Safety Circuit Integrity Levels. Download this printable job aid about Safety Light Screen Resolution. Download this printable job aid about Choosing and Locating a Safety Product.