Safety Guarding 101

Unplanned downtime in power plants can cost $100K+ per hour, yet one overlooked culprit is poor machine guarding. This blog explores how modern, ergonomic guarding solutions from BCG not only improve safety but also drive reliability, compliance, and millions in avoided downtime costs.

Pulp & paper mills are some of the most hazardous industrial environments, with conveyors, pumps, refiners, and rotating equipment creating constant safety risks. This blog highlights the top five hazards and shows how Belt Conveyor Guarding’s OSHA/MSHA-compliant solutions reduce injuries, cut downtime, and keep mills safe, compliant, and productive.

Canadian mines face rising costs, supply chain delays, and stricter compliance demands—making safety upgrades harder to postpone. BCG delivers locally manufactured, OSHA/MSHA/CSA-compliant guarding that keeps operations safe, efficient, and resilient, even in unpredictable conditions.

In industries where downtime and safety risks carry high costs, not all guarding solutions are created equal. Many rely only on specs and checklists, but without real-world testing, their true performance is unknown. Belt Conveyor Guarding (BCG) has set a new benchmark by impact-testing its guards to ISO standards and sharing the results through a new video series. These tests demonstrate structural resilience, deformation thresholds, and the proven strength of BCG’s flat and barrier guards under high-energy force. The takeaway: BCG solutions deliver verified protection, compliance confidence, and durability—ensuring workers and operations are safeguarded when it matters most.