Safety Integration
Protect your people. Meet the standards.
Machine safety isn't optional — it's the law and the right thing to do. With OSHA enforcement increasing and penalties rising, proactive safety compliance protects both your workers and your bottom line. We design, program, and validate safety systems that meet standards without killing productivity.
Risk Assessment Services
Every safety project starts with understanding the hazards. We conduct formal risk assessments following ISO 12100, ANSI/RIA TR R15.306, and ANSI B11 standards. The result: documented analysis that identifies required Performance Levels (PL) and drives compliant safety system design.
Safety System Design
Safety PLCs, safety relays, light curtains, safety scanners, E-stops, interlocked guards — we design safety systems that meet required performance levels without creating nuisance stops that hurt productivity. Proper safety design balances worker protection with operational efficiency.
Safety PLC Programming
GuardLogix, Siemens F-PLCs, Pilz, ABB Pluto — we program safety controllers using certified function blocks with proper diagnostics, fault handling, and complete documentation. Our safety programs include safe restart logic and coordinated zone control.
Validation & Documentation
Safety systems require proper validation to prove they work as intended. We provide complete documentation packages: risk assessments, safety requirement specifications (SRS), validation test protocols, and test records that demonstrate due diligence.
Pre-OSHA Compliance Audits
Don't wait for OSHA to find problems. We evaluate your existing machines and safety systems against current standards, identify gaps, and prioritize remediation based on risk. A proactive audit costs far less than a citation — and prevents injuries.
Legacy Equipment Retrofits
Older machines often lack modern safeguarding. We retrofit safety systems to legacy equipment — adding guards, interlocks, light curtains, and safety controllers while minimizing downtime. Many retrofits can be done over a weekend shutdown.
Safety System Training
Your team needs to understand the safety systems they work with. We provide operator training on safe work procedures, maintenance training on safety system troubleshooting, and documentation your team can reference long-term.
Robot Cell Safeguarding
Robot cells require proper perimeter guarding, presence-sensing devices, and safe access control. We design and integrate robot cell safety systems including safety-rated monitored stop, collaborative robot assessments, and proper zone control.
Capabilities
What we deliver
Standards & Compliance
We work to these standards
ISO 13849
Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems
IEC 62061
Safety of machinery — Functional safety of control systems
ISO 12100
Safety of machinery — Risk assessment principles
ANSI/RIA TR R15.306
Robot risk assessment and safeguarding
NFPA 79
Electrical standard for industrial machinery
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
Machine guarding and lockout/tagout requirements
Business Case
Why Safety Investment Pays Off
Avoid OSHA Penalties
Serious violations now exceed $15,000 each; willful violations can reach $156,000+. A single audit can result in multiple citations.
Reduce Workers' Comp Costs
Machine-related injuries drive insurance premiums up for years. Preventing one serious injury often pays for an entire safety retrofit.
Maintain Production
Properly designed safety systems minimize nuisance stops. Good safeguarding actually improves OEE by reducing unplanned downtime.
Demonstrate Due Diligence
Documented risk assessments and validation records protect you legally if an incident occurs. They show you took reasonable precautions.
Need safety system support?
Whether you need a risk assessment, a retrofit, or a complete safety system design — let's discuss your requirements.