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Machine guarding is often viewed as a physical barrier between a worker and a moving part. Fixed metal guards, fencing, or interlocked gates that physically keep employees away from hazardous motion are often the first things that come to mind. These safeguards are essential, but they are not the only options.
Continue reading “Machine Guarding: Protection Beyond Physical Barriers”
In manufacturing, downtime is a direct hit to productivity, profitability, employee safety, and resource efficiency. When machines sit idle because an operator is unavailable, parts are loaded inconsistently, or manual handoffs slow the process, production schedules suffer and waste increases.
Continue reading “Safety & Sustainability: How Automated Machine Tending Reduces Downtime”
Each year, OSHA releases its list of the most frequently cited standards, and consistently near the top are Machine guarding and Lock out/tag out (LOTO) violations. These citations are not minor paperwork errors. They are often tied to serious injuries, amputations, or fatalities resulting from uncontrolled hazardous energy or exposure to moving machine parts.
Understanding why these areas continue to generate citations is critical for employers seeking to reduce risk and maintain compliance. Continue reading “Why Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Are the Most Cited OSHA Violations”
In manufacturing, we know that safety is about what happens on the floor, not just what’s written in a binder. As we move into 2026, a few key deadlines and enforcement rules are coming to a head.
At Conversion Technology Inc. (CTI), we want to make sure you know what’s coming down the pipeline so you can stay on top of things before they become an issue. Continue reading “What to Expect in 2026 – Manufacturing Safety: Straight Talk on the New Deadlines”
Conversion Technology Inc. (CTI) is an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) Consulting firm located in Norcross, GA. We have been in business since 1986 working with clients across all industries.
CTI specializes in maintaining sawmills in compliance with Environmental and Safety rules and regulations. The following is a partial list of consulting services that we provide to our sawmill clients: Continue reading “Maintaining Sawmills in Compliance with Environmental and Safety Rules and Regulations”
As we dig into the new year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is poised to implement several significant updates to its regulations and standards. These changes aim to enhance workplace safety and health, and employers must be proactive to ensure compliance. Here is a comprehensive overview of what to expect and how to prepare.
As they do each year OSHA, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are increasing the maximum amount that can be fined for each violation. This is done to account for inflation. Effective as of January 15th, 2025, the fine structure for each violation is as follows: Continue reading “What to Expect from OSHA in 2025”
In the realm of workplace safety and compliance, staying abreast of regulatory changes is paramount. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced an update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Final Rule, signifying a significant development in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers across various industries.
Another year is on its way. With that, there are updates and changes being made in the Safety World, particularly within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory agencies. The safety of employees is not a choice; it is a responsibility we all take on. With that duty, achieving safety for employees and maintaining OSHA compliance requires a proactive approach. This article will help you see what’s coming down the pipeline in the safety world.
OSHA Citations Get More Expensive
Each year, OSHA continues to review and revise its rules and regulations to better address the biggest issues going on in the world of labor. Therefore, it should also be important for you to follow along with these updates in order to ensure that your employees are safe, your programs are updated, and that you are safe in the event of an OSHA audit. Following what happens in OSHA can also allow you to become aware of issues that your own facility may face that you were previously unaware of.
Some of the major issues that may prove relevant to you that were either mentioned in the latter half of 2022 or have already been mentioned in 2023 include: Continue reading “What to Expect from OSHA in 2023”
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is responsible for the safety and well-being of all public employees throughout the country. As you are likely aware, OSHA maintains a large list of regulations and requirements in 29 CFR 1910. Each year, OSHA releases statistics on what the most common violations and citations are related to. This year’s top most cited violations for all industries include: Continue reading “OSHA’s Most Cited Violations in 2022”
