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This week Belt Conveyor Guarding’s Vice President Karen Vandergeest presented a cheque to the Summer Day Camp program.

Belt Conveyor Guarding is honoured to make a donation to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Belt Conveyor Guarding is happy to announce that as a part of our Healthy Eating program, we are starting the employee garden initiative.

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.

Machine guarding accessories are more than add-ons—they’re essential for improving safety, streamlining maintenance, and protecting uptime in industries like mining, steel, power generation, and petrochemical. From service doors to ergonomic handles and smart clamps, BCG’s accessories enhance compliance and operational efficiency without compromise.

Conducting a machine guarding safety risk assessment is essential for protecting workers, staying compliant, and avoiding costly downtime. This step-by-step guide outlines how to identify hazards, calculate risk, and implement effective controls—backed by Belt Conveyor Guarding’s (BCG) expertise and proprietary Guarding Risk Matrix to deliver actionable, compliance-ready solutions.

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.

Mining is one of the world’s most hazardous industries, with risks ranging from entanglement and pinch points to crushing injuries and falling idlers. This blog explores the most common mechanical hazards in mining and how Belt Conveyor Guarding (BCG) delivers practical, compliant solutions to mitigate them. From V-Belt Guards and Return Idler Baskets to custom Coupling Guards and ergonomic inspection doors, BCG’s guarding systems are designed to reduce injuries, minimize downtime, and ensure OSHA/MSHA/CSA compliance. The article also emphasizes best practices, including training, risk assessments, and fostering a strong safety culture. By combining robust guarding with proactive safety strategies, mining operations can protect workers, improve maintenance efficiency, and maintain productivity.

Learn how to protect workers from dangerous conveyor pinch points. Discover why guarding is critical, explore effective safety solutions, and see how Belt Conveyor Guarding (BCG) helps prevent injuries and ensure compliance.