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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
