Improper guarding is one of the most commonly cited violations in the metal and nonmetal mining industry, according to the agency. Oct 05, 2012 The Mine Safety and Health Administration introduced a ...

A common mistake employers make is assuming new equipment for their facilities will have necessary machine guarding that meets OSHA requirements. Prevention of employee injuries should be a primary ...

Managers and safety professionals from manufacturing firms tend to believe that their machinery and equipment is well-guarded, but reliable data and professional experiences prove that machine ...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Amputations, lacerations, and abrasions are costly and ...

Manufacturers face a variety of machine guarding challenges: old equipment vs. new equipment; point-of-operation vs. mechanical power transmission; highly automated, multiple-purpose machines vs.

OSHA unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited violations during a live presentation yesterday on the expo floor at NSC PHILADELPHIA -- OSHA unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited violations during ...

Do you have compactors, conveyor belts, crushers, saws and other machinery with rotating parts at your recycling facility? Having performed machine guarding at numerous recycling facilities, the ...