Safety Solutions Blog

Safety Solutions Blog

Why Chain Link Fence Is Not Suitable for Machine Guarding

February 25, 2026//Shawn Mantel

Chain link fencing is designed for perimeter security, not engineered for machine guarding. It can fail reach-through distances, rigidity, impact resistance, and anti-defeat requirements for ANSI, and is easier to climb.

Workplace Injuries in Manufacturing: Understanding and Preventing Degloving, Amputations

January 7, 2026//Shawn Mantel

In today’s competitive industrial environment, manufacturers rely on automation and fast production cycles to meet demand. While automation boosts throughput, it also introduces complex...

How to Create a Risk Map for Legacy Machines in Manufacturing Facilities

December 20, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Legacy machines are the backbone of many manufacturing facilities, but they are also one of the largest sources of unmanaged risk on the shop floor.

Modular T-Slotted Extrusion vs. Welded Steel Machine Guarding

December 15, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Compare modular T-slot aluminum extrusion guarding vs. welded steel guarding. Learn which delivers better safety, flexibility, cost, and long-term value for your facility.

No Grace Period: Why OSHA Requires Immediate Machine Guarding Compliance

December 10, 2025//Shawn Mantel

When a company acquires an existing manufacturing operation—whether a single facility or a multi-site national footprint, there is often an assumption that the new owner...