This UL white paper discusses safety issues in additive manufacturing, with a specific focus on safety issues associated with metal additive manufacturing. The paper identifies the principle sources of risk associated with additive manufacturing, and then presents a methodology for establishing a safety management system or modifying an existing system in advance of the introduction of additive manufacturing capabilities. The white paper concludes with recommendations on the development of safety assessments for additive manufacturing operations.
Managing Safety in Additive Manufacturing Facilities
