Don't trust robots!
No, this isn't about a sci-fi robot takeover.
This is about over-confidence. One of the main issues in working with robotic devices is becoming so familiar with their repetitive movements that workers begin to think they can trust them. Injuries occur when workers move into a robot's zone of movement, either for maintenance or programming purposes.
The key to working safely with industrial robots is distance. Always respect the guarded area of a robotic device. If such an area ever needs to be entered, the device must be either shut down completely or put into training mode where an engineer has complete control over the movements.
Awareness of the robotic task is also key. Any unusual vibration or sound from the device should be immediately reported.
