Process: Regular maintenance, such as clearing drains, changing filters etc. is performed on rooftop equipment. Problem: Existing access was by ladder through an existing skylight that had been removed. Concern: There is a high risk of falling while climbing the ladder, carrying equipment up the ladder or while pulling heavy materials by rope … Read more
Fatigue and lack of alertness present safety and productivity risks that companies are faced with daily. Whether related to a lack of sleep, intoxication, drug use, illness, distraction or other causes of impairment, employees and companies must work to better understand and mitigate fatigue and fitness-for-duty (FFD) risk in order to sustain effective productivity and … Read more
Would you believe approximately 800 workers are killed in falls every year and nearly half of them are killed in falls of 10’ or less. Yikes, crazy! Maintenance on top of large machines of 4’ in height or more is often a necessity. As per OSHA 1910.28(b)(15), fall protection for workers on these raised surfaces … Read more
One of our customers approached us with an extremely challenging machine guarding application in a dirty, wet and sticky environment. After reviewing the project with the customer, we decided that a Fortress Interlocks mGard Key Exchange System would be the perfect solution, here’s why; Challenge: Customer needs regular access to six hatches on a machine … Read more
One of Bulwark Safety Systems customers had a problem….well two actually. Problem #1– They had a steel structure in an area near their loading docks where forklift traffic and truck traffic was extensive all day long. The structure was being hit and under threat of being hit constantly. With heavily laden pallets sometimes being pushed … Read more
Bulwark Safety Systems and Predictive Safety’s Alertmeter is the answer. Predictive Safety’s platforms are unique to the workplace. They can instantly create a subjective assessment of each individual’s ability to safely do the task at hand and address the potential for fatigue or impairment risk before employees set foot in the workplace. This real-time, fit-for-work … Read more
“Creating a safer work environment by designing and delivering workplace safety systems”
Many years ago I was in a college class which was taught by an old crusty highway patrol officer. I have never forgot, but on the first day of class he said he does not allow the use of the term, “traffic accident”. He required us to use the term “traffic crash” instead. He believed … Read more
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