Safety Solutions Blog

Safety Solutions Blog

Boost Lean Efficiency with Bosch-Rexroth Accessories

September 2, 2025//Shawn Mantel

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, lean principles are not just a trend, they are the foundation of operational excellence. From global automotive factories to local precision machine shops, lean manufacturing drives reduced waste, increased efficiency, and improved operator performance.

What Happens if OSHA Finds a Machine Guarding Violation?

August 28, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Machine guarding is one of the most fundamental safety measures in any manufacturing or industrial environment. Guards, barriers, and interlocks protect workers from hazards such as rotating parts, flying chips, sparks, and pinch points.

Safe Work Practices: Employer and Employee Roles

August 28, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Workplace safety is not a one-sided responsibility. While employers must provide safe environments, employees must actively follow and reinforce safe practices. OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory bodies make this clear: creating a safe workplace is a shared duty.

OSHA Reporting Rules for Machine Hazard Injuries

August 25, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Workplace safety is not just about preventing accidents—it is also about responding correctly when an incident does happen. In machine shops, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities, serious injuries from machine hazards can occur despite robust safety programs. When they do, one of the most critical responsibilities of an employer is complying with OSHA’s immediate reporting requirements.

What Factory Machine is the Most Dangerous for Operators?

August 25, 2025//Shawn Mantel

When you step onto a busy factory floor, the hum of machinery, the rhythm of production lines, and the precision of automation all tell the story of modern manufacturing. But alongside this efficiency lies a critical question: what machine tool in a factory environment is the most dangerous for operators to work on?