Safety Solutions Blog

Safety Solutions Blog

Zero-Speed Detection in Machine Safety: Why It Matters & the Devices That Do It

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Learn why zero-speed (standstill) detection is critical for guarding and maintenance, where it fits with LOTO, and which safety-rated devices you can use.

NSC vs. ASSP: What They Are and How They Benefit Workplace Safety

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Discover how the National Safety Council (NSC) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) help customers and suppliers improve workplace safety and compliance.

Power-to-Lock vs Power-to-Unlock: Choosing the Safer Safety Switch for Machine Guarding

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

In today’s high-risk manufacturing environments, machine safety is not just about guarding—it’s about intelligent, fail-safe control systems that protect human life. Among the most critical components of a machine safety system is the safety interlock switch. Specifically, Keyence’s safety switches offer advanced functionality that supports both power-to-lock and power-to-unlock configurations. But which is safer? When should you use one over the other?

What is TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety Engineering?

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

In today’s manufacturing, energy, automotive, and industrial automation sectors, safety and reliability are not optional—they are requirements. Companies face increasing pressure from regulatory agencies, customers, and internal risk management teams to demonstrate compliance with the highest global standards. One certification that consistently stands out is TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety

Maximizing Floor Space and Operator Safety with Vertical Sliding Safety Doors

June 30, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Introduction: Smart Safety That Moves Up, Not Out...In today's manufacturing environments, space efficiency and operator safety must go hand-in-hand.