Lack of understanding of OSHA machine guard regulations continues to make machine safeguarding one of OSHA's Top 10 violations. Machine guarding is one of OSHA's Top 10 most cited violations year ...

Aluminum framing adapts to the automation era as factory operators use layout software to protect human workers and flexible robotic cells. Many factory environments are changing in their appearance ...

A common mistake employers make is assuming new equipment for their facilities will have necessary machine guarding that meets OSHA requirements. Prevention of employee injuries should be a primary ...

Managers and safety professionals from manufacturing firms tend to believe that their machinery and equipment is well-guarded, but reliable data and professional experiences prove that machine ...

According to the National Safety Council (NSC) Injury Facts report, the U.S. suffers more than 100,000 preventable workplace injuries annually. These injuries are defined as “a cut, fracture, sprain, ...

The down home American adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," seems like it must date back to colonial times. In fact, the phrase was popularized in the 1970s, but its widespread use makes it seem ...

An argument for why additive manufacturing offers a viable alternative for guard design that is better suited to today’s machines and industrial environments. Machine guarding has long been the ...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Amputations, lacerations, and abrasions are costly and ...

The introduction of laser scanners over the last few years adds another exciting technology that can be used on the manufacturing floor for combined safety and productivity. The puzzle a design ...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns or blindness. Any machine part, function or process that may cause ...