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Working with power plants and machinery can be dangerous, and safety is of utmost importance in these settings. In this blog, we will look at the key safety measures that should be implemented in power plants and machinery to ensure a safe work environment.

Statistics from OSHA show that exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded equipment results in approximately 800 fatalities and 18,000amputations, lacerations, abrasions, and rushing injuries every year.

There is no doubt that rotating machine parts can be a cause of severe workplace injuries, such as fractures, lacerations, burns, crushing, or even amputation, with hands being the most vulnerable and susceptible.

Machine guards are an essential part of your staff’s safety, and equipment's longevity. They protect employees from injuries by preventing them from contacting dangerous moving parts, such as gears and sprockets. Machine guards can also keep contaminants out of the machine and reduce damage caused by debris thrown off by the operation of the machine.

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The mining industry can be a dangerous place to work. In fact, according to Workplace Safety North Statistics, the injury rate for miners each year is 5% in North America. Even non-fatal injuries in this field can leave workers with serious long-term health problems that can impact their quality of life and keep them from returning to work.

Keeping your workplace safe should be the number one priority for any business. Unsafe practices can lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities.

Moving machine parts create workplace hazards and potential machine-related injuries, which makes machine guards a necessity.

The goal of every piece of machine guarding is to keep workers safe and out of harm’s way. In this blog, we will address twelve common misconceptions when it comes to machine safeguarding.

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