Restart Protection – Confirm Personnel are Clear before Restarting your Machines

Restart protection for robotic cells and full body access areas on machines is becoming more and more popular. Our clients want to rely less on visual inspection or systems that require operators to perform tasks to ensure personnel are out of the danger zone. They want confirmation that it is safe to start a machine … Read more

Custom Fall Protection Platform Installation

The Bulwark team recently completed a custom platform that had to be squeezed into a very tight space:                The modular aluminum design and the flexibility of the leg placement allowed us to install this quickly and without any major changes on site. Our client was very happy with the … Read more

Work Zone Safety Lights

Work Zone Safety Lights are a highly visible way to get the attention of forklift traffic when there is temporary work being performed. The Bulwark installation team uses these LED lights to keep our team safe when we are in the path of forklifts and other vehicles. Below are a couple examples. Polymer guarding installation … Read more

Have you considered switching to safety box cutters or have you made the switch and productivity has suffered? If so, Cardinal Cutters might just be the solution you are looking for.  Some of the many purposes of Cardinal Cutters are to:  Reduce Injuries Reduce Damaged Goods Increase Productivity   Dual Safety Guards protect the user, … Read more

Rooftop Fall Guards for Drains & Equipment

We recently had a client ask us for a fall protection solution specifically for the task of keeping their roof drains clear of debris. Since it is autumn and your roof likely has leaves on it, here is the solution we recommended.  Of course, the safest solution would be to add railing to the entire … Read more

Case Study in Overhead Crane Collision Avoidance

  Process: Large sheets of aluminum are moved using an overhead crane across an aisle way that is used by forklifts.   Problem: An  overhead crane passes in front of a  doorway just inside the building. When a sheet of aluminum is being moved across the aisle way, there is potential for a forklift to crash … Read more

Attention Grabbing Signage for Intersections

Are pedestrians sufficiently protected from forklifts and other vehicles at intersections and crosswalks in your facility? If not, projected safety signage is bright, highly visible, affordable and does not wear over time. To be sure to get the attention of pedestrians and drivers, projected images are typically turned on using motion sensors. We provide technologies … Read more

Automated Pedestrian Safety Gates

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

Foot Pedals

Do you have electric foot pedals in your facility? Are they properly guarded to ensure they will not be accidentally tripped? OSHA 1910.217(b)(4)(i) states that “The pedal mechanism shall be protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedal.”  Covers may not be enough to prevent accidental … Read more

Safety Success Stories: Anti-Slip & Ergonomic Matting

Did you know that you can eliminate trip hazards and slippery surfaces around your machines while providing your employees with the benefits of ergonomic matting? That is exactly what we achieved in this safety success example: This wasn’t the only client that added anti-slip to a very challenging environment. Check out this dirty and greasy … Read more

Pedestrian Safety: A High Priority

Improved pedestrian safety is a high priority for many of our clients.  It is also common that our clients add projected lines and images to further improve pedestrian safety in their facilities Give us a call or email if you would like help in improving or even developing a pedestrian safety plan for your facility. … Read more

Inxpect Safety Radar

We are excited to announce that Inxpect has launched their next generation of safety radar sensors. If you are not familiar with this technology, here are 3 quick reasons why this might just be the safety sensor that solves your toughest problems:  Immunity to dust, debris, splashing liquids, sunlight and smoke. An object can be moved … Read more

Pedestrian Safety- RFID Proximity Warning & Alert Systems

Pedestrian safety is a major concern at companies with vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Although physical barriers can be very helpful, there are going to be areas and circumstances in which pedestrians are exposed to the hazards of vehicles. This is where an RFID Proximity Warning and Alert System can significantly increase safety.  How Does It … Read more