Maintaining a safety plan is essential for any business. However, no plan can protect your employees unless it’s implemented in the right way, according to the unique demands of your specific workplace.

Too many companies expend resources outlining a safety strategy, then fail to follow through on implementation. Some assume that they’ll be able to execute their own safety solutions, only to discover that they often require significant time, attention, and expertise to properly install.

Other companies even develop a timeline for implementation. Unfortunately, as other concerns accumulate throughout the normal course of business, safety schedules become increasingly easy to set aside.

Machine Guarding Installation from Stronghold Safety

In reality, safety is the most pressing issue your business faces. Implementing the right solutions today protects your employees, and your revenue, in the long run.

The potential for disruption to your operations is one of the biggest concerns to implementing safety solutions. However, if you can’t afford to slow down productivity, then you likely can’t afford the costs of compliance issues, workplace injuries, or downtime either.

Every Operation Exposes Risk

Regardless of how large or small your factory is, every operation poses a risk to employees and visitors. Many manufacturers are confident in their people, procedures, and equipment but, over time, confidence can quickly fade to complacency and increase the likelihood of incidents occurring.

Proactively managing that risk means that your attention — and confidence — can be redirected towards running your business. With an objective eye, we can thoroughly identify the hazards in your workplace through a Stronghold Machine Guarding Assessment.

Once identified, we design and install custom machine guard solutions to target the unique dangers in your specific space. In addition to enhancing safety, our solutions are designed to be minimally invasive as well.

General OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements for All Machines

Every factory is a different workplace, but there are some general OSHA requirements that are typically applicable for all machines. In addition to industry standards and best practices, these may be some of the points we’d consider during a Risk Reduction Consultation by Stronghold.

Types of Guarding

At least one method of machine guarding must be provided to protect operators, and other people in the machine area, from hazards associated with normal operations.

General Requirements for Machine Guards

Machine guards must be affixed to the machine, where possible, and must not introduce a new hazard themselves. If a safeguard can’t be attached to the machine, it must be secured elsewhere.

Point of Operation Guarding

The area on a machine where the work is performed is the “point of operation.” Safeguards must be installed on points of operation that expose an employee to injury.

If there are no specific standards governing a particular machine or point of operation, then machine guards must be designed and constructed to prevent operators from placing any part of their body in the danger zone during an operating cycle.

Special Tools

Tools can be used to supplement the protection provided by other machine guards, but not as an alternative solution. Stationary machines must be anchored securely.

Benefits of Custom Operation Guarding from Stronghold Safety

Prevent the need for remediation services due to workplace injuries by reducing the likelihood of their occurrence. If you’re looking to implement a complete safety plan, Stronghold is your full-service partner for solutions that empower you to fortify your operations against risk.

We’ve helped hundreds of industrial workplaces become safer and stronger with machine guarding and other safety measures that are designed to deliver maximum ROI. From engineering custom safety solutions to installing ready-made guarding the right way, our safety capabilities are endless.

We never take shortcuts when it comes to safety. Our safety engineers work in conjunction with your own operations to put each machine guard in place, making sure the implementation is right for the equipment and the application.

Install Machine Safeguards to Maximize Occupational Safety

Workplace injuries can have a major impact on morale and productivity. Providing a workplace that takes preemptive measures to improve safety facilitates a cohesive company culture where every team member feels valued and respected.

For example, installing Stronghold Physical Safeguarding Solutions or Electrical Safety Devices can be simple, cost-effective ways to demonstrate to the employees in your workplace that you care. Your operators can take comfort in knowing that their hard work is irreplaceable and their wellbeing is a priority.

Custom Workplace Safety Installation Optimizes Productivity

If you own, manage, or operate a factory, then there’s probably one thing you hope for every day: nothing notable happening. In a perfect world, every operator manages their responsibilities according to company best practices, every machine runs smoothly, and production provides predictable results.

The world isn’t perfect, but we don’t have to wait around for it to surprise us. We can approximate the ideal world by being proactive in our safeguarding measures. By reducing the chance for injuries, halts in production, or worse, you’re one step closer to productive operations that never surprise you.

A Machine Safe Guard Proactively Prevents Potential Losses

An unnoticed accident hazard can result in workplace injuries and reduced productivity. For manufacturers, this can mean a prolonged operating cycle that impacts budget, fulfillment, and customer relationships.

Reduce halts in operations and delays in deliveries. Support the wellness of your business by anticipating complications before they arise. Prioritize safety as an investment in your workplace.

Safeguard Your Operations with Custom Machine Guards from Stronghold

When the safety of your employees and your company is on the line, you need a safety partner that you can trust to get the job done right the first time. Fortunately, at Stronghold, we have the expertise, experience, and equipment to empower you to develop proactive processes in your organization.

As the only company that can fully assess, engineer, and implement complete safety solutions, Stronghold is the most trusted name in machine safety. With years of experience in industrial operations, we implement your safety plan with minimal disruption so you can continue operating at or near full potential.

Find that peace of mind you can only achieve when your entire team is protected from risk. For more information about installing custom machine guarding to protect your operations, reach out to our team today.

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