Safety Solutions Blog

Safety Solutions Blog

Overcoming the Challenges of Electronic Machine Safety Article

February 9, 2021//Shawn Mantel

Electronic machine safety provides the highest level of protection to workers against exposure to workplace hazards but comes with many challenges. Overcoming these challenges can be a grueling process and potentially catastrophic without the proper education and support from the expertise of specialists in this field.

Award-Winning, Turnkey Machine Safety and In-Plant Solutions Article

January 5, 2021//Shawn Mantel

The idea for the company was conceived in 2015, recognizing a gap in machine safety systems between mechanical processes and machines, and the new generation of computer controls and robots.

The 5 Expenses You'll Avoid by Investing in Machine Safety Article

November 19, 2020//Shawn Mantel

Cost avoidance is defined by any action taken in the present that prevents incurring greater costs in the future. For example, routinely investing in machine safety to remain in compliance with safety regulations is a form of cost avoidance.

Building the Right Safety Team Article

September 16, 2020//Shawn Mantel

Building the right safety team can be challenging because it takes people with great core values, knowledge of the regulations and standards, critical thinking skills, common sense, and an open mind. Safety is measured by statistics, but just because people aren’t getting hurt doesn’t mean the facility is safe.

Fundamentals of Machine Guarding Article

December 19, 2019//Shawn Mantel

Machine guarding is a safety feature consisting of barriers or electronic devices used to bridge the gap between centuries of machines and the hazardous conditions they present to workers. Machines have traditionally been built for the purpose of producing, assembling, or packaging a product.