Safety instrumented system — A Safety Instrumented System (SIS) is a form of process control usually implemented in industrial processes, such as those of a factory or an oil refinery. The SIS performs specified functions to achieve or maintain a safe state of the process… … Wikipedia
Interlock (engineering) — Interlocking is a method of preventing undesired states in a state machine, which in a general sense can include any electrical, electronic, or mechanical device or system.In most applications an interlock is a device used to help prevent a… … Wikipedia
Safety (firearms) — This article is about the mechanical safety devices built into most firearms. For the main article about firearm safety education, see Gun safety. Close up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle. In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism… … Wikipedia
interlock — verb (i) /ɪntəˈlɒk / (say intuh lok) 1. to engage with each other: interlocking branches. 2. to fit into each other, as parts of machinery, so that all action is simultaneous. 3. (of railway points, signals, etc.) to arrange and operate in an… …
Laser safety — A typical laser warning symbol. Laser safety is safe design, use and implementation of lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents, especially those involving eye injuries. Since even relatively small amounts of laser light can lead to… … Wikipedia
Fire sprinkler system — A fire sprinkler system is an active fire protection measure, consisting of a water supply, providing adequate pressure and flowrate to a water distribution piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. Although historically only used… … Wikipedia
Ignition interlock device — A breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BIID or IID) is a mechanism similar to a breathalyzer which is installed in a vehicle s dashboard. Before the vehicle can be started, the driver must breathe into the device. If the analyzed result is… … Wikipedia
Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System — In telecommunications, Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or CTCSS is a circuit that is used to reduce the annoyance of listening to other users on a shared two way radio communications channel. It is sometimes called tone squelch. Where more… … Wikipedia
Start-stop system — This article refers to the automotive technology. For the use of start stop systems in telecommunication, see asynchronous serial communication. In automobiles, a start stop system or stop start system automatically shuts down and restarts the… … Wikipedia
Road traffic safety — Sidewalks, curbs and traffic signals in Maryland, United States … Wikipedia
Depot Personnel Protection System — A Depot Personnel Protection System, commonly referred to as Depot Protection System or DPS, is a system designed to protect staff and equipment by ensuring the safe and controlled movement of rail vehicles into and out of train maintenance depot … Wikipedia
