We searched “Steel Bolt Down Bollards” and checked with the top four suppliers to see if they could provide an impact rating. To our surprise, we learned that these bollards are not tested for impact, and in one case we were told they are considered just a “deterrent”. I see bolt down steel bollards in … Read more
The right mounting posts for light curtains are imperative. They need to allow for adjustment during setup, but also be very stable, so you do not get nuisance tripping due to vibration. In addition, it would be great if they provided some protection for the light curtains. The good news is Wirecrafters has come up … Read more
A trapped key system is a simple and affordable way to safely control access through doors and hatches. It is one of the easiest systems to implement, because it requires no programming or wiring at the door. A trapped key system is typically used to make sure a machine or hazardous area is in a … Read more
Does this look familiar? We see ladders that require people to get unsafely close to the leading edge all the time. There is a simple and affordable solution though. Add a ladder guard: With a ladder guard, workers don’t have to get near the leading edge to approach the ladder. They also … Read more
Machine tools such as drill presses, lathes, mills, pedestal grinders, sanders and band saws are commonly found in the maintenance shops. All too often they are unguarded though. Did you know that OSHA 1910 applies to these common tools and inadequate machine guarding is one of the most common OSHA violations? Bulwark provides, installs and … Read more
When specifying a guardrail, we take into account the potential impact it might experience using our Impact Calculator. There are a couple ways in which impact ratings are given by guardrail manufacturers and both can be confusing, so we help by explaining these ratings. Information you must have: What is the total weight … Read more
Did you know that Bulwark Safety Systems provides automated gates as part of our comprehensive pedestrian safety solutions. We recently completed a system that has 6 automated gates (image of one below), all controlled with one key fob. Every entrance to an area can be blocked with the push of one button, keeping forklifts out … Read more
We know how difficult it can be to maintain the 36” or more of clearance required by OSHA in front of your electrical panels. Even when the floor is clearly marked, carts, boxes and other miscellaneous items end up being left in the restricted area. That is why many of our clients have added polymer … Read more
Do you have unprotected dock edges? With summer approaching, does your team leave dock doors open for airflow, creating fall hazards? We recently installed 11 pedestrian safety dock guards and handrails on the unprotected docks of a college campus: Here are a couple links to videos showing how easy these gates are to use: … Read more
As we installed pallet rack guarding last week, we were reminded of how easy it is to protect your team from collapsing pallet racks or materials falling from racks. Bulwark Safety Systems offers multiple solutions that can be used independently or in combination, to improve the safety of your warehouse workers and assets. Here are … Read more
Adding handrails or replacing old worn out or rusted handrails can make a significant difference in safety while upgrading the appearance of your facility. You may be tempted to put this off because fabricating handrails is expensive and time consuming. That’s why our clients love Kee Safety’s pipe and fitting system. There is no custom … Read more
Bulwark Safety Systems recently completed the installation of Kee Safety’s Kee Klamp pipe and fittings to protect a motor control panel. While several solutions were considered for this application, Kee Safety’s Kee Klamp came out on top. Kee Safety’s Kee Klamp system offers the most versatility, strength and affordability for a project such as … Read more
In the photo above, our customer had for many years been using an old filing cabinet as the guard on this Heckert FSS 400/S milling machine. Yes….I said filing cabinet. After what I am sure were many useful years as a machine guard (who would have thought), it was determined that a better solution was … Read more
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