Are safety guarding panels required by law?

Yes, safety guarding panels are required by law in many industries to comply with workplace safety regulations, such as:

• OSHA (U.S.) – Under standards like 29 CFR 1910.212, machine guarding is mandatory to protect workers from hazards like moving parts, debris, or sparks.
• ISO 14120 (International) – Specifies requirements for guards to ensure machinery safety.
• ANSI B11.19 (U.S.) – Provides guidelines for the design and use of machine safeguarding.
• EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) – Mandates protective barriers for machinery in European workplaces.

Failure to comply can result in fines, legal penalties, and increased risk of workplace accidents.