Machine Guard

Occupational accident with machinery is the third leading cause of occupational death and injuries in the US. During a study conducted by the Department of Labor and Statistics, Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing and Construction fields have the highest risks of injury and death by machinery  associated to them.  The most common injuries reported were: being caught in or compressed by equipment and caught in or crushed in collapsing materials. To help industries minimize accidents OSHA created Machine Guard Safety regulations. These regulations require employers to train all employees of the risk, prevention and safety, and emergency procedures associated with machinery. Our "Machine Guard Safety" training programs are designed to help employees understand the dangers of working with machinery and how those risks can be minimized by proper installation and use of safety guards and devices. Topics covered in these products include: Basic machine operations, Fixed guards, Adjustable and self-adjusting guards, Interlock devices, Drive train and perimeter guards, "Drop probe" devices, Restrain and pullback devices, Adjustment, inspection and maintenance of safety guards, and more.