Most organizations use two fundamental metrics to measure the success of an environmental health and safety program: regulatory compliance and reduced incident rates. While these are certainly valid ...

As today's manufacturing industry increasingly relies on efficient yet potentially dangerous equipment, worker safety has become a predominant issue to all those involved with production processes.

You must assess all the machines in your facility for safety compliance and guarding. You have a very limited budget. Where do you begin? The obvious thought would be to start with the most dangerous ...

ISO 13849 is a globally recognized standard that was originally released in 2006 and adopted by the European Union as a required standard in 2009 as EN ISO 13849. The standard categorizes safety ...

It is apparent that those responding generally knew that used industrial production equipment may not have all the safety whistles and bells. Ever wonder if your approach, or your safety manager's ...

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 ...

A screenshot of Rockwell Automation 's Safety Automation Builder configuration software. As manufacturing became a global game for manufacturers of all sizes—whether they be a large, direct player or ...

As manufacturers redesigned heavy equipment to accommodate the engine technologies required to meet Tier 4-F emissions standards, one area had immediate safety implications. The compartments ...

To a machine designer, “stay safe” is not just a cheerful slogan or wishful thinking. Operator safety is a central design issue. The international standard, ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery – ...

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 ...

Authorization to purchase, store, use or dispose of an x-ray machine must be obtained from the Radiation Safety Committee or the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Certain instrumentation, machines, and ...