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 They might be discontinued, outdated, or simply old, but they still work and keep your production line going so there has been no need to replace or upgrade them.
These machines might have been with the company longer than you have. There’s even a chance they were built before you were born. Unfortunately, that means they were likely designed at a time when workplace safety wasn’t a major consideration. Your legacy machinery might even predate OSHA.
This is where the real challenge comes in. The equipment gets the job done, but it might not meet your safety standards. If it has machine guards in place, they likely don’t provide the level of protection you need.
So, you have a decision to make. Do you pull the plug on your legacy machines and buy new equipment, or do you invest in safeguards to protect your workers?
