In the fast-evolving world of manufacturing, safety remains a cornerstone of operational success. As we move through 2025, one area demanding attention is machine guarding—an essential practice that protects workers from the hazards of increasingly sophisticated machinery. With automation and robotics transforming production floors, manufacturers must adapt to both new technologies and shifting regulations to keep their teams safe and their businesses compliant

Permit required confined space entries become complicated, time consuming, and expensive very quickly. Often times, setting up to complete a permit required confined space entry can take longer than completing the actual task within the confined space.

There are many products on the market that are designed for the purpose of being a lockout device in specialized situations, but what if you don’t have them available? What are the requirements?