Articles Tagged with ''machine guarding''

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OSHA enforcement across the USA: Electrical, machine & hazmat violations

October 17, 2018
An employee at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in Austin, Texas, was injured after being ejected from a forklift. OSHA cited the postal service for failing to ensure that forklift operators obeyed traffic regulations. The postal service was also cited for exposing employees to tripping hazards, and failing to label electrical panels and breakers.
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Rockford Systems Hosts 2nd Annual Open House for National Manufacturing Day on October 4-5th

Rockford Mayor to present "Rockford Systems Day" proclamation
October 1, 2018
WHAT: Rockford Systems, LLC is commemorating National Manufacturing Day with its 2nd Annual Open House. Rockford Systems' Open House will feature a machine safety presentation, interactive safeguarding demonstrations, networking with machine safeguarding specialists, participation in the #selfieforsafetycommunity service campaign, refreshments and a free gift bag for attendees.
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Three steps to machine safety

~ The three Cs ~
September 14, 2018
According to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, nine percent of fatal injuries were found to be caused by contact with moving machinery. Improving facility safety is critical to safeguard staff, but did you know safety can impact productivity and machine effectiveness too? Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete equipment supplier EU Automation, shares his three tips for machine safety.
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Ala. woodworkers’ lack of PPE gets company cited

September 12, 2018
Employees of a woodworking company in Greenville, Alabama performed their work without protective eyewear and respirators. Those were among the violations that got Harrison Industries LLC - operating as Structural Wood Systems Inc. – multiple OSHA citations. The company faces $85,362 in proposed penalties.
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Rockford Systems to host 2nd annual Open House to salute "National Manufacturing Day"

September 6, 2018
Rockford Systems, LLC. announced today it will be commemorating National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on October 4-5, 2018, by inviting members of the Rockford community -- including students, educators, business people, media and public officials -- to an Open House at its facilities in a collective effort to educate the public about advances in manufacturing career opportunities and to improve perceptions of manufacturing.
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ABUS introduces Mobile Lockout/Tagout Safety Center

First-of-it-kind Safety Center made for safety where you need it
September 5, 2018

ABUS USA introduced its latest safety product today, the LockPoint Mobile Safety Center. With its wheel-based feature, LockPoint can store Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) devices and documents in one location and be within reach of multiple work areas.


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Customized machinery safety training solutions!

With the Pilz Modular Training Program, customers can build their own course schedule for a truly customized fit
August 22, 2018
As a solutions supplier, Pilz provides customers with products and services that encompass the entire machine lifecycle. A comprehensive range of trainings in the field of machinery safety and automation and Pilz products, along with expert trainers, allow Pilz to offer the new Modular Training Program.
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PARTNER with Rockford Systems to complete your training requirements before year end

August 21, 2018

Machine Safeguarding Seminar ($995* per person) Instructor: Roger Harrison, Director of Training for Rockford Systems Location: Rockford Systems, Rockford, IL *Includes instruction, course materials, guard opening scale, grinder gauge and lunch for 2 days: Sept 18, 19, 20**,  Oct 16, 17, 18*,* Nov 13, 14, 15 (or your location for larger groups, dates TBD).


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