More Evidence on the Importance of Implementing Compliant Machine Guarding
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
