HAZARDOUS areas in manufacturing facilities require a device to protect workers from injury. A popular machine guarding solution is a safety mat system that, when stepped on, initiates a stop signal, ...

HAZARDOUS areas in manufacturing facilities require a device to protect workers from injury. A popular machine guarding solution is a safety mat system that, when stepped on, initiates a stop signal, ...

Tapeswitch Corporation manufactures safety mats for emergency shutdown and area guarding around machinery to protect people. Product lines include Controlmat (abrasion resistant), Armormat (impact ...

The down home American adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," seems like it must date back to colonial times. In fact, the phrase was popularized in the 1970s, but its widespread use makes it seem ...

Tapeswitch Corporation Offers : New Programmable, Mini, Type 3, CAT 3 Safety Laser Scanner For A Simple To Complex Machine Guarding/Area Guarding Solution for Machine Builders and Users. Tapeswitch ...

The introduction of laser scanners over the last few years adds another exciting technology that can be used on the manufacturing floor for combined safety and productivity. The puzzle a design ...

A common mistake employers make is assuming new equipment for their facilities will have necessary machine guarding that meets OSHA requirements. Prevention of employee injuries should be a primary ...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Amputations, lacerations, and abrasions are costly and ...