“Safety first” is a mantra that you’ll find in almost any workplace. Those in the manufacturing industry, especially, are constantly reminded of the importance of compliant Machine Guarding. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware of the real-life disaster that can result from not adhering entirely …
Safeguarding Standards for Robotics Industry Applications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of The United States Department of Labor has safeguarding standards for robotics industry applications. These standards ensure that anyone who interacts with robotic equipment remains safe. Therefore, it’s essential to understand what those …
Safety Requirements to Consider When Building Your Machine Guard Fencing
Safety Requirements to Consider When Building Your Machine Guard Fencing Just like with any aspect of a workplace, there are certain rules and standards you have to adhere to to maintain the highest level of safety when building your machine guard fencing. Wherever there are moving parts, there is …
RapidGuard II & Automation Sortation Safety
This application of the RapidGuard II is for automation sortation safety. To prevent employees from walking or working too close to sortation equipment, it’s recommended that every factory or warehouse install safety barriers. Safe guarding should always be integrated with these conveyor systems and …
Automation & Safety Equipment in Food Packaging
Dealer: White Horse Safety, Inc. Product: Machine Guarding This is an example of our product in action at a food packaging organization where robotic arms are used to stack packaging products as they come off the production line. Problem and Solution Their organization was in need of a …
An Overview of ANSI B11.19 Machine Guarding Standards
Until recently, machine guarding standards hadn’t seen much change since they were established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) almost 50 years ago. Machines themselves, however, evolved greatly during that time. Although new editions for the standards have been released, …
Failing to Comply with OSHA Machine Guarding Leads to Loss & Damages
When an organization is fined for a failure to comply with OSHA machine guarding and other standards, it’s an expense that could've been avoided. When those violations lead to injury, it’s breaking news, not to mention heart-breaking! The outcomes of these bad practices should be obvious, but …
Defining the Main Types of Machine Guarding
Defining the Types of Machine Guarding Machine guarding is not one-size-fits-all. Different hazard zones require different types of protection. This post is part of a series of resources useful for when you’re looking to purchase this type of protective equipment. Keep reading to find the …
Meeting a Need in the Primary Metals Processing Boom
The Primary Metals Processing industry is a growing sub-sector of manufacturing today. It’s a booming business in the U.S. and provides lucrative opportunities to businesses supplying these facilities too. We believe our mesh guarding can play a role in supporting their operations. Here’s …
Risk Assessment & Machine Guarding
When it comes to machine guarding, safety is the highest priority. That’s why risk level is the top consideration when selecting a machine guard. Risk assessments are necessary to determine if a certain machine guard fits your needs and to prevent or reduce exposure to hazards. To select the type …
A Solution for Safe but Close Machine Proximity
A Different Kind of Machine Guarding System Machine guarding systems are necessary for safety and required by OSHA, however, we don't believe they are all created equal. We are known for our machine guarding systems – including custom machine guards. We've recently deployed a new, more compact …
Machine Guarding Systems: Which Should You Choose?
You know you have to have machine guarding - it's required by OSHA. You know there are certain standards and procedures you have to follow. After that, you have choices. You can make your own with scrap around the shop or you can buy one. If you buy one, there comes the "cookie cutter" machine …
