Safety Guarding 101

Machine guarding is one of OSHA’s most-cited standards year after year. This guide breaks down the OSHA, MSHA, and CSA requirements for heavy industry, the guard types that meet them, and how to keep guards on between inspections.

Saskatchewan mines a third of the world’s potash on kilometres of conveyor. Here is what to guard, what Canadian regulations require, and how to keep guarding on the equipment long enough to protect anyone.

You can't fix the guarding gaps you can't see. Learn how a guarding risk assessment uncovers hidden hazards, prioritizes compliance risks, and creates a clear, budget-ready plan to improve safety, reduce downtime, and avoid costly surprises.

Rotating equipment hazards in cement and aggregate plants—especially exposed couplings, pulleys, and return idlers—are often overlooked despite being predictable and preventable. Proactive, maintenance-friendly guarding helps reduce injury risk, improve compliance, and minimize costly downtime before incidents or inspections occur.