machine guarding

OSHA cites Canton Steel Mill after worker is fatally caught in machine

June 22, 2022

A workplace safety investigation into a 65-year-old worker’s fatal crushing injuries at TimkenSteel in Canton found the company failed to install guards or provide proper hand tools to prevent workers from entanglement hazards while operating a bar straightener machine.

OSHA cites metal buildings' manufacturer for exposing employees to amputation hazards following serious injury

June 15, 2022

After a 40-year-old worker suffered the partial amputation of one finger and an injury to a second one while cleaning a machine at a Pennsylvania metal buildings manufacturer in January 2022, federal workplace safety inspectors found the company willfully exposed the worker to amputation hazards.

Investigation into worker’s fatal fall finds Henderson sawmill, pallet manufacturer exposed workers to willful, serious hazards

February 16, 2022

A federal investigation into fatal injuries suffered by an 86-year-old worker at a Henderson sawmill and pallet manufacturer found the company exposed workers to hazardous energy sources and lack of machine guarding.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Machine Guarding

No. 10 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on machine guarding is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

A new industrial revolution on the horizon

John Ritter

October 20, 2021

Even as companies are just now realizing the full array of benefits provided by Industry 4.0, there is a new industrial revolution on the horizon that integrates mankind and machine in ways only sci-fi movies once imagined. Industry 5.0 promises a workforce of human and machine collaborators capable of lightning fast efficiency with reduced risk.

Rockford Systems and ISS Safety announce strategic partnership to serve machine safeguarding customers globally

January 15, 2021

Rockford Systems LLC and ISS Safety, LTD. have entered into a strategic partnership that provides machine safeguarding customers in North America, Europe and Asia with uniform, single-source solutions to reduce risk of accidents and improve employee safety.

Shield against debris

LED lighting, design modularity heighten operator protection

Matt Brenner

October 28, 2020

In this article, we look at one of the most basic and most critical components in machine safeguarding: the safety shield.

Wildeck, Inc. launches 2-Day shipping for guarding products

June 3, 2020

Wildeck, Inc. announcea effective June 1, 2020, stocked guarding product orders less than $5,000 (list price) will ship in 2 days.

5 Steps for minimizing chances of machine-related injuries

Bryan Christiansen

January 24, 2020

Although machines are indispensable to modern work, machine-related incidents remain a common cause of injuries in plants and other workplaces. The effects of these injuries can be considerable. Often, the effects range from minor scrapes and scratches to permanent disability and even fatalities. Not only do these incidents cause costly and time-consuming damage to machinery, but they can also negatively impact employee morale.

Weekly news round-up

January 11, 2020

OSHA updates a program designed to reduce amputations in the manufacturing industry; company execs in France found guilty of “institutional harassment” and alcohol-related fatalities are increasing in the U.S. These were among the occupational safety and health stories featured on ISHN.com this week.