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safety interlock [2 records]

Record 1 2019-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A feature that makes the state of two mechanisms or functions mutually dependent with the goal of preventing a machine from harming its operator.

OBS

[For] example: an interlocked clothes dryer door that upon opening will quickly stop high-speed rotation of the drum, or a clothes dryer door that will not allow intended access during high-speed mode of operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ingénierie
  • Sécurité des personnes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería
  • Protección de las personas
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Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Radiation Protection
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Never modify or change the source holder, shielding or safety interlocks without AECB [Atomic Energy Control Board] approval.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Radioprotection
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Ne jamais modifier ou changer le porte-source, le blindage ou le système de verrouillage de sécurité sans l'approbation de la CCEA [Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique].

Spanish

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