ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Every year, machine accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths. The moving parts of a machine can cut or crush, flying debris can cause eye ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) recently voted unanimously to vacate two machine-guard citations lodged against employers by the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Machine guarding is in the OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations each year. Perhaps your organization had a significant machine injury. Maybe you have machine guarding risk concerns at your ...
Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...
In machine shops, slipping safety standards will affect the workers and equipment. With rotating parts, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, and fine airborne particulates, even a momentary lapse can ...
Grinders, sanders and other powered hand tools may send pieces of material flying or cause sparks — all dangerous to workers without the proper skin, face and eye protection. Machining and ...
With the forward drive into Industry 4.0, getting equipment to integrate on a broader level—through warnings prior to a safety problem—is increasingly important. Some of the greatest safety concerns ...
Nearly every industrial company cites worker safety as its top priority. But making statements about safety is very different from actual implementation. With standards varying around the world and ...
Have you ever witnessed a robot malfunction during a trade show demonstration? If so, you will understand the importance of robotic safety equipment. Here, Mark Howard, manager at industrial parts ...