Assessing the Quality of Your Safety Equipment
Machine and workers safety is of the utmost importance to the future of your company. At the root of it all, failure to conduct proper workplace safety assessments increases the threat of workplace injuries within your facility. With the solution to providing a safer workplace right at your fingertips, there’s no excuse for negligence when it comes to OSHA safety equipment standards or physical machine safeguarding efforts. Through proper equipment assessments, you can avoid injury, minimize risk, and increase safety overall.
Understanding How to Assess Your Safety Equipment
Even if you were on the cutting edge of safety standards at one point, the rules and regulations are always changing—making it vital to constantly evaluate the safety of your workplace. On top of that, the longer you are using your machines and equipment, the more wear and tear they will endure. If you’re unsure of what to look for when making your initial assessments, resources such the OSHA and ANSI websites can be a great place to start.
OSHA standards are the number one thing you need to understand when it comes to your safety equipment. If you aren’t following these rules and regulations, you run the risk of severe injuries in the workplace—or receiving a fine and citation. On their website, OSHA explains the value of hazard identification and assessment, as well as steps you can take to reduce risk and provide a safer and healthier workplace for your employees.
Create a Safer and Stronger Workplace
Though many industrial teams feel they can assess the safety of their own machines, that task is best left to safety specialists. Trained safety professionals have a deep understanding of regulations and standards—and hiring a highly qualified professional right away can save you money in the long run. Stronghold Safety’s selection of top-quality safety solutions, such as machine safeguarding assessments, risk reduction consulting, and physical machine safeguarding products can help you get exactly where you need to be. Here’s a look at some of our top products and services we can offer you.
Machine Safeguarding Assessments
A machine guarding assessment from Stronghold Safety is essential to identifying risks in your workplace, creating a custom safety plan, and implementing solutions to protect your employees and deliver maximum ROI. This vital first step isn’t just about compliance, but about making sure your machines are up and running properly to maximize workflow efficiency. We determine compliance and risk based on OSHA and ANSI standards, company-specific standards, and recognized hazards. After our thorough assessment, we will help you understand each component of our report—as well as crucial next steps.
Risk Reduction Consulting
After conducting an extensive machine safeguarding assessment, your likely next step will be risk reduction consulting. You’ll have a lot more knowledge of your risks after your evaluation, but having that information alone doesn’t make your facilities safer. Knowing that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all plan, our expert consultants can help you identify risk areas—and then design and implement a customized plan to create a safer work environment. Not only will this ensure the safety of your workers, but you’ll also see a boost in productivity.
Physical Safeguarding Products
Machines don’t usually come with physical safeguards required to be compliant. It’s critical to understand why these products are essential to the production and safety of your facilities. After a thorough assessment, our safety professionals can recommend products that will ensure your machines are up to standards. Stronghold Safety carries products related to physical safeguarding, electrical safeguarding, fall protection, and various other safety accessories.
Top-Quality Safety Solutions from Stronghold Safety Engineering
At Stronghold Safety, we know that your machines and equipment are vital to supporting your bottom line. We also know that the safety of your workers is even more important. By conducting a thorough machine guarding assessment, you can prevent accidents from happening and eliminate risks. A safer workplace also nurtures productivity—so by investing in high-quality safety solutions, you’ll experience greater ROI, too. If you’re struggling with where to start, Stronghold Safety can help with our range of industrial safety services. Don’t wait another minute; contact us today to get started on building a safer workplace.