Articles & Awards

Articles & Awards

Standards for Machine Guarding and General Safety Guidelines

January 3, 2024

One of the most common phrases in the manufacturing industry is "safety is everyone's responsibility." This certainly is a valid point, but safety must start with machine guarding, as it is the first line of defense.

Roof Safety: An Elevated Hazard

November 27, 2023

Sending workers up on a roof comes with one big, obvious hazard. There are leading edges at every side and falling from any of them can result in a very serious injury.

Putting Safety First

October 13, 2023

In a world where “Safety First” is the mantra above all, one area that seems to lack focus is warehouse safety. While these facilities do not have metal cutting, grinding, or forming equipment, warehouses come with their own set of extreme hazards requiring immediate action.

Hazards Are the Real Enemy, Not the Safety Team

January 10, 2023

The safety team's job is to identify and control workplace hazards. Yet, safety personnel are often viewed as a safety hazard themselves. Despite many attempts to overcome it, there continues to be animosity between the safety team, maintenance workers, and machine operators. Spend some time in a manufacturing facility and you're likely to notice that an "us vs. them" mentality has taken hold.

Overcoming Challenges to Safeguarding Legacy Machinery

December 15, 2022

If your company has been in operation for decades, it's likely that you have some legacy machinery somewhere on site. These machines are manufacturing equipment that are critical to your production process but are from another era. They might be discontinued, outdated, or simply old, but they still work and keep your production line going so there has been no need to replace or upgrade them.