Intercept Accidents with Improved Machine Controls
Safety should always be the primary concern for industrial and manufacturing companies. From protecting employees from workplace injuries to safeguarding machines and equipment, having a solid safety plan is essential for creating a more productive and secure workplace.
Because industrial enterprises use high-speed machinery, automated systems, and equipment that moves heavy parts and dangerous materials, it’s essential to craft an in-depth safety plan for all workplace operations. A good plan should leave no detail out, especially in regards to machine safety.
A major part of ensuring adequate safety for your facilities and employees is investing in quality machine controls. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, but having the right machine controls helps prevent risks to workers—and keeps machines protected against thermal overloads, power interruption, and other hazards.
Choosing the Right Machine Controls
To intercept accidents before they cause serious damage or injury, you need the right machine controls. OSHA requires all machines to have one or more methods of machine guarding to protect the operator (as well as other surrounding employees or visitors) from associated hazards.
When a machine is particularly dangerous, it’s a good idea to include electronic safety devices along with physical safeguards. Stronghold Safety Engineering is your complete source for machine guarding products, including emergency stops, magnetic starter motor controls, and lockable disconnect switches for any machine. Empower your operators to prevent risks while keeping your machines in ideal condition.
The following are a few examples of Stronghold’s leading machine control products:
This motor controller provides start, stop, e-stop, and power outage protection with no wiring required; the machine connects into the controller via plug.
This motor controller provides start, stop, e-stop, and power outage protection, but requires being hardwired to the machine—as well as the 120V electrical supply.
This motor controller provides start, stop, and e-stop operators. This type of machine control requires hardwired installation and controls the machine’s magnetic motor starter control. If a machine is not equipped with magnetic contactors, a magnetic motor starter must be installed with this type of controller.
Your Industrial Safety Overhaul
Having the right machine controls and physical safeguards are just the first step in creating safer facilities for your employees. Failure to conduct proper workplace safety assessments increases the threat of injuries within your facility, no matter how many safeguarding products your team uses. Even if you were at the forefront of safety standards at one point, rules and regulations are always changing—making it imperative to consistently evaluate the safety of your machines and workplace overall.
The longer you use your machines and equipment, the more wear and tear they will sustain. If you are unclear on what to look for when making initial assessments within your facilities, resources like the OSHA and ANSI websites are great places to start.
The number one thing you need to understand when it comes to industrial safety are OSHA standards. Not following these rules and regulations can result in hefty fines and citations, not to mention an increased risk of injuries in the workplace. On the OSHA website, you can find an explanation regarding the value of hazard identification and assessment, along with proactive steps to reduce risks and provide a safer, healthier environment for employees.
Although understanding the basics of what to look for regarding hazard identification is critical, conducting a detailed safety assessment should be left to the specialists. Our trained safety professionals at Stronghold have a deep understanding of regulations and standards, making them highly qualified to identify areas in your facility that need improvement—and recommend optimal solutions.
Here are some of Stronghold’s top safety solutions for industrial workplaces:
A robust machine guarding assessment is the first essential step in identifying risks and hazards in the workplace. This in-depth assessment can help your business create a custom safety plan that maximizes employee performance and ROI.
Following a thorough assessment, your next step will be risk reduction consulting. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all safety plan. Our expert consultants will help you identify specific areas of risks—and implement a customized plan for a safer workplace.
Machines don’t always come with the physical safeguards required to be fully protected. As your last step, Stronghold will recommend products to help your facility become safer and compliant with OSHA standards.
Make Stronghold Your Safety Partner
At Stronghold, we understand that the safety of your employees and machines is vital to a productive workplace. Proper machine controls are essential for reducing risks and minimizing hazards. With a thorough machine guarding assessment, we can identify where your workplace might need improvements—and proactively prevent accidents from happening. Don’t wait another minute; contact us today to get started on building a safer workplace for your team.