Ladder violations were ranked 3rd on OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations list for 2024. This number is likely going to increase with OSHA’s requirement to phase out ladder cages by 2036. By transitioning your ladders to stairs, you will create a more compliant and safer workplace. Below is a list of 5 reasons to consider … Read more
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
CrewPlex allows your teams to communicate continuously and hands-free, in environments where noise, distance, and task complexity affect safety and productivity. Unlike a two way radio, team members can talk and hear each other in real-time without delay and without voice triggering or pushing a button. Here are a few other features of CrewPlex: Long … 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
A lot of our focus at Bulwark is on keeping pedestrians safe from forklifts inside of facilities, but what about the walk to and from your parking lot? This can be just as dangerous, so we are excited to announce that we are teaming up with TAPCO to provide pedestrian crosswalk solutions. We can build … Read more
We see a surprising amount of unguarded or poorly guarded pallet racking. Protecting your team from collapsing pallet racks or materials falling from racks is actually quite simple and 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
Accessing your roof through a hatch is now a lot safer! If you have used a roof hatch to access a roof, you will certainly be familiar with the hazards associated with holding onto the ladder with one hand while attempting to unlock and open the hatch with the other. Then, on your way back … Read more
One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to get a pedestrian’s attention when entering an intersection where forklifts and other vehicles might be present is a self-closing gate. The simple act of forcing a pedestrian to briefly stop and pull a gate back towards themself reminds them that they are entering a dangerous area … Read more
Are you tired of constantly replacing rubber or foam mats? Or worse, making due with worn out mats? The Safe-Flex Ergonomic Matting System comes with a 20 Year Warranty. That is right, you will likely never have to buy a replacement mat again. Here are four more reasons why … Read more
Is your team accessing your roof on a regular basis for activities such as HVAC maintenance, filter changes or leaf and debris removal? If so, consider how much safer these activities would be with passive fall protection guardrails in place. Not all fall protection railing is built the same though. Here are 6 reasons that … Read more
OSHA has announced a new National Emphasis Program to reduce and prevent workplace falls effective May 1, 2023. The National Emphasis Program Link Workplace falls are the leading cause of workplace fatalities and this program is aimed at protecting workers from falls and ensuring their safety while on the job. One of the key changes … Read more
Safety Mats or Pressure-Sensitive Mats are an effective tool for full body access areas. They can be used as start-up prevention or for machine shutdown when a worker approaches the hazardous area. With fencing, scanners, key exchange systems, safety radars, etc. available for full body access protection, when do safety mats make the most … Read more
Fencing is one of the least expensive ways to reduce hazards around your machines. Whether you have machines, robot cells, conveyor lines, or assets in need of protection, we have solutions. We even have stainless steel fencing if you have washdown areas. Below are some examples of innovative fencing solutions we have provided: Large swing … 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
Automated Machine Guard Doors are a safe and cost effective way to increase productivity in machine and robot systems that require barriers between personnel and processes. These doors are especially effective when forklifts and other equipment enter the guarded area on a regular basis to drop off and remove materials. Machine Guard Doors can come … Read more
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
In many cases our clients have safety equipment in place, it is just worn out or out dated. In some cases it has even become unsafe over time. Here are some examples of safety equipment that was upgraded by our team: Give us a call or email if you … Read more
In many cases our clients have safety equipment in place, it is just worn out or out dated. In some cases it has even become unsafe over time. Here are some examples of safety equipment that was upgraded by our team: Give us a call or email if you … Read more
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
Over the next couple months, Bulwark wants to highlight a few of our safety solutions from 2022 in the hopes it might bring to light some areas in your own facility where safety can be improved. The first one we would like to share involves some very dangerous corrugated skylights. As you can see in … Read more
These are some of the areas that we were able to help our clients with this last year: Pedestrian Safety: Guardrail, handrail, bollards, floor marking, anti-slip, projected signage, and RFID and Vision pedestrian location systems Machine Safety: Guarding, fencing, interlocks, light curtains, laser scanners, safety radars, safety mats and safety controllers Fall Protection: Roof railing, … Read more
RFID safety devices offer thousands of unique codes, so it is virtually impossible for someone to trick the system into thinking a door or hatch is closed or a guard is in place by using a spare coded magnet or actuator. Here is a dangerous situation we came across while evaluating the guarding on a … Read more
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
Slips, trips and falls top the list of the most common workplace injuries. These injuries are especially common on stairs, ladders and metal decking when the original texture has worn away after years of use. The good news is we can significantly reduce these injuries with Vigil Anti-Slip ladder rung covers, stair nosings and plates. … Read more
If you have used roof access hatches, you are certainly familiar with the hazard associated with holding onto the ladder with one hand while attempting to unlock and open the hatch. Then on your way back down, closing and locking the hatch behind you again while holding on with one hand at the top of … 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
In the slideshow below, we describe 5 steps you can take to keep pedestrians safe from forklifts. Listed from simplest and least expensive to the latest in collision avoidance technology, you can find a solution that meets your needs. [pdf-embedder url=”https://bulwark.one/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Forklift-Document-3.pdf” title=”Forklift Document (3)”] Click ^here to go to the next page Let us know … Read more
Business owners, managers and other stakeholders are required to provide a safe work environment for employees. The general duty clause of OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910 requires you to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards. In addition, workplace hazard assessments are required by law under 1910.132(d)(2) “The employer shall verify that the required workplace … Read more
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