Machine Guarding by Wirecrafters
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
