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When designing safeguarding systems for machines, one of the basic building blocks is the movable guard — doors, panels, gates or other physical barriers that can be opened without using…
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Electrical safety: Mitigating arc flash safety risk
Written by John Kay, Rockwell Automation March 13, 2012
In North America, about five to 10 arc flash events occur each day. Arc flashes are responsible for as many as 80 percent of all electrical-related injuries.
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An Aberdeen Group study: Uncovering the benefits of integrated safety systems
Written by Nuris Ismail January 24, 2012
An increased focus to comply with regulations and the need to reduce safety injuries are driving organizations to adopt new strategies and technologies to ensure the safety of people, processes…
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Bill 160 shifts the responsibility for injury and illness prevention activities from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to the Ministry of Labour. This will have the Ministry of…
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Note to readers: This article focuses on item 2 of the table in section 7 of the regulations titled Pre-Start Health and Safety Review that deals with machinery. The guidelines…
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Integrated drive-based safety: A new era in machine safety
Written by Martin Grosser September 16, 2011
Today, machines operate at considerably higher speeds than in the past. In the race to meet production deadlines and budgets, safety cannot be forgotten.
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As a controls integrator, I have had the opportunity to work in different facilities across the globe. The majority of these facilities have one thing in common - the concept…
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Sentencing for safety: Fines under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Written by David Cherepacha May 31, 2011
When a company is convicted of an offence under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act, the normal penalty imposed by the court is a fine. The courts in Ontario consider…
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The defence of due diligence: Five ways to protect employees and avoid conviction
Written by David Cherepacha March 29, 2011
Most offences under occupational health and safety legislation are "strict liability offences." This means that if a person or company is charged with such an offence, the Crown only has…
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There are a number of myths that have grown up around emergency stops over the years. These myths can lead to injury or death, so it's time for a little…
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