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Uniguard at International Paper’s Papermill Expo: Partnering for Safety and Compliance
Uniguard recently participated in the International Paper Vendor Expo in Cantonment, FL, engaging with key teams to support IP’s mission for OSHA-compliant machine guarding and enhanced workplace safety.
OSHA’s 2024 Top Violations: The Importance of Machine Guarding
Uniguard Machine Guards help prevent workplace injuries and ensure OSHA compliance, addressing one of 2024’s top 10 safety violations: Machine Guarding.
Uniguard Uniclear Seal Guards – Protecting People and the Environment at CF Industries Port Neal
Seal Guards by Uniguard protect CF Industries’ Port Neal Complex from nitric acid leaks, ensuring operator safety and environmental protection.
Uniguard’s Newly Upgraded Stock Vertical Belt Guard
The NEW enhanced Uniguard Vertical Belt/Chain Guard (2-piece width panel) simplifies installation over previous versions.
PPSA Annual Safety & Health Conference 2023
Uniguard Machine Guards at the Pulp & Paper Safety Association’s Annual Safety & Health Conference at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® on Sun, Jun 11, 2023 – Wed, Jun 14, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
OSHA Top 10 Safety Violations 2022
“OSHA’s annual Top 10 list helps define trends so safety professionals can find the appropriate solutions,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO.
Workplace Safety Failures at Wisconsin Foundry Leading to $200K Fines After Injuries to Workers
While the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration was investigating the May 4 incident at Waupaca Foundry Inc. in Marinette, the agency opened a second scheduled inspection under its National Emphasis Program for Primary Metals.
Uniguard Machine Guards at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo Oct. 8-14
Stop by Booth 1901 and see some cutting edge machine guarding products at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo Oct. 8-14.
Uniguard Machine Guards at the 2021 PPSA Safety and Health Conference
We are at the Pulp & Paper Safety Association's Annual Safety & Health Conference in the Omni Resort at Champions Gate, FL on October 17 - 20, 2021. Did you know the and Uniguard Machine Guards will be there? Stop by our booth and check out the newest in...
Uniguard Machine Guards at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Conference
Save the date! Stop by our booth at The National Safety Council's NSC Safety Congress & Expo Conference at the Orange County Convention Center on October 11 - 13, 2021. Check out the newest in equipment guarding solutions designed and produced by Uniguard Machine...
2021 Material Related Price Increase
To: Uniguard Machine Guard Customers From: Michael T. Bell, Director of Operations Subject: 2021 Material Related Price Increase Uniguard Machine Guards has not been immune to the pricing pressures on resin and plastics in 2021. These increases are directly impacting...
Sizing Charts Updated May 2021
The following sizing charts have been updated: HBG Horizontal Belt Guards Sizing Chart VBG Vertical Belt Guards Sizing Chart MBG Mounted Belt Guards Sizing Chart
Preparing for an OSHA Inspection
The following was prepared by the Sherman & Howard LLC law firm, www.shermanhoward.com. Part I: Selecting a Company Representative The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company...
OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Citations
It’s back, and while the focus of 2020’s most frequently cited workplace safety violations didn’t change too dramatically year over year, some of the factors contributing to them offer perspective on the changing face of industrial safety. The announcement was made...
Uniguard at PPSA Annual Safety & Health Conference in Florida Oct 2021
Stop by our booth at the 2021 PPSA Safety and Health Conference October 17-20, 2021 St. Petersburg, FL. Mark your calendars now for October 17 – 20, 2021 at The Vinoy® Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida. And, for more information or to ask any questions, please...
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations for 2019 at NSC Congress and Expo SAN DIEGO – The National Safety Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019....
Vented Horizontal Belt Machine Guard for Motor
Recently, Uniguard was requested to build a seal area machine guard for Wemco Pumps. Wemco pumps are widely used in Waste Water Treatment Plants.
Seal Area Machine Guard for Wemco Pumps
Recently, Uniguard was requested to build a seal area machine guard for Wemco Pumps. Wemco pumps are widely used in Waste Water Treatment Plants.
CLGU with Side Inspection Windows and Ventilation for Cooling Tower Pump
Another successful installation of a Uniguard CLGU with side inspection windows and ventilation at a chemical plant cooling tower pump.
15th Annual Sonoco Supplier Business Conference in Florence, SC
2019 marks the 120th Anniversary of Sonoco, and the 15th Anniversary of their Annual Supplier Business Conference. The Supplier Business Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to network with other suppliers and with Sonoco.
Vertical Belt Machine Guard for Gorman Rupp Super T Series® Pump
Frakes-Pump Worx used our GVS321205 vertical belt machine guard to guard this Gorman Rupp Super T Series® pump for one of their customers.
Custom Uniclear Coupling Guard for Fybroc 5500 Pump
Here is a safe and simple use of our Custom Uniclear Coupling Machine Guard for a Fybroc 5500 pump at an aquarium. As you can see from looking at the old corroded, metallic machine guard, all the salt water in the air was quite corrosive.
Machine Guarding Solution for Patterson Pump
These are before and after photos of a modified 3175 barrel guard mounted to the motor coupled to a Patterson Pump in a Pennsylvania University facilities building.
Delta Pompen Presenting Uniguard Machine Guards at Maintenance NEXT Expo
Delta Pompen is presenting Uniguard at Maintenance NEXT Expo in Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Delta Pompen BV has many years of experience in different types of pumps, for various industries. They specialize in centrifugal pumps....
Replacement Machine Guard in a Trash to Energy Facility
Measuring for a replacement guard in a Trash to Energy facility in CT.
Uniguard Machine Guard at Calcium Carbonate Mine
Another Uniguard Machine Guard sold by CPE. This time in a calcium carbonate mine in MA.
Uniguard Training Presentation at Precision Electric Motor Works
Uniguard training presentation hosted by owner/president Peter Zielonka of Precision Electric Motor Works, Inc.
Measuring for Machine Guarding Solutions at Corrosion Products & Equipment
Corrosion Products & Equipment, a distributor of sealing devices and specialty process piping products along with engineered valves, needed custom machine guarding solutions.
Uniguard Barrel Mounts on Motors at AB Industrial
AB Industrial now employs Uniguard Barrel Mounts on MOTORS for 360 OSHA guard protection of virtually ANY electric motor driven long coupled machinery.
OSHA’s Top 10 Citations for 2018
OSHA reports and distributes this list of the top 10 cited standards after inspections of workplaces. Take steps to address and fix any hazards and be ready for the OSHA inspectors while keeping your workers safe. Most Cited Violations of 2018 1. Fall...
Uniguard Coupling and Stuffing Box Machine Guards for Goulds 3196 Pump
Sizing up new Uniguard coupling and stuffing box guards for dozens of Goulds model 3196 ANSI pumps at a heavy industrial plant as well as 3 huge tapered belt guards too heavy to lift and several custom vertical panels guards. [gallery link="file"...
Worker at New Bedford Seafood Processing Plant Dies
For the second time in five years, a worker at the Sea Watch International seafood processing plant in New Bedford has died after getting caught in machinery, according to the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health. William Couto, 63 of Acushnet,...
Tapered Belt Machine Guard for Paper Mill
I received these tapered belt guard photos that were recently installed at a paper mill customer located in the northeast. "we love the way the new guard looks, light weight and easy to install". To find your closest distributor go to...
Tapered Belt Machine Guards for Power Plant
This is the 1st of 17 tapered belt guards to be installed at this power plant I visited earlier this year. The maintenance manager was concerned with the weight of his metal guard and lack of room to access the equipment. We provided maintenance lubrication access...
Uniguard Manufacturing Group in Greensboro, NC
I visited the Uniguard manufacturing group in Greensboro, NC this week. Christy is my inside sale customer service on the left and Todd is our Mfg. Mgr. on the back right.
Machine Guarding for Paint Pigment Plant
I had the opportunity to work with one of my distributors this year at a paint pigment plant. The following are photos of 5 of the 7 guards we supplied them. This is the 1st of 26 machines they plan to guard at this facility. They like them so much they are going to...
In Baton Rouge with GCI, Inc.
Last week I had the opportunity to return to Baton Rouge and work with Barry Bond (President), Celeste Barrett (Office Mgr-left) and Jenna Bond (Sales Engineer-right) with GCI, Inc. We then watched LSU vs. Rice from the GCI suite at Tiger Stadium along with one of my...
Frakes – Pump Outfitting Pump Skids with Uniguard CGU Kit Guards
These photos were supplied by Frakes - Pump Worx and they are great examples how shops are using our CGU kit guards when repairing pump skid packages back to their customers with OSHA compliant machine guarding. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="medium"...
Omron Gotcha Stick
If you're interested in improve your machine guarding to meet OSHA/ANSI/SEMI/CSA safety standards...I suggest purchasing the Omron Gotcha Stick. It will provide you with the appropriate gap allowable based on the distance from the hazard. These can be purchased from a...
Custom Uniguard Machine Guard Replacement for Tri-State Bearing
28" high custom guard. Direct replacement and drop in thanks to the #uniguard design. #machineguards #maketheworkplacesafe #safeworkplace #rotatingequipment #coupling #ANSI A post shared by Tri-State Bearing (@tristatebearing) on Jun 15, 2017 at 1:55pm PDT...