Production Resources April 2019 News
OSHA Top 10 Most Cited Violations 2018
highlighted are those of particular interest to our customers using power presses
and similar equipment
1. Fall protection, construction
2. Hazard communication standard, general industry
3. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction
4. Respiratory protection, general industry
5. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
6. Ladders, construction
7. Powered industrial trucks, general industry
8. Fall Protection–Training Requirements
9. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
10. Eye and Face Protection
The OSHA 1910.212 standard covers guarding of machinery to protect operators and other employees
from hazards, including those created by point of operation, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips
and sparks.
Other standards you need to be familiar with are: OSHA 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses. Link
to OSHA.gov follow: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.217
ANSI B11.1-2009 – Safety Requirements For Mechanical Power Presses
NFPA 70E / ANSI B11.19 / ANSI/ASSE Z244.1 – Electrical Workplace Safeguarding Package
The ANSI standards are available for purchase at the ANSI webstore.
PRI Application Engineers can help you with machine safeguarding and OSHA/ANSI compliance.
We offer onsite compliance surveys and safeguarding solutions – Shadow light curtains for
point of operation safeguarding, Pax die doors for safeguarding and sound control,
Rockford laser scanners and safety mats for area guarding Protech restraints and
press brake safeguarding device, Wintriss clutch/brake controls for OSHA/ANSI
compliance Safety Blocks and slide locks, Riveter and spot welder safeguarding devices
New Application Engineer for Georgia and Southeast Tennessee Jake Jones is moving from customer service and will be calling on our customers in Georgia and Southeast TN effective March 1, 2019.
You can reach Jake at (615) 712-4100 or jake@pri-mailbox.com.
Isabel Moran and Becky Parkey are available in customer service to help you with orders, delivery, and invoicing. Shannon Woodard can assist you with accounting issues. They can be reached at 800-863-3164
Isabel@pri-mailbox.com
Becky@pri-mailbox.com
Shannon@pri-mailbox.com
Dorner Upcoming Parts and Services Promotion
We have a new Parts Promotion starting in April! The April Promotion provides a 15% added discount on L1 and L2 Service Parts Kits.
Dorner’s Parts Kits help ensure you have the necessary key parts on hand for quick repairs
to avoid costly downtime.
New Technical Articles Available on our Technical Resources Page
What to consider when selecting and implementing Press Automation Controls
Productivity, Safety, and Ergonomic Considerations for Hand-fed Presses
Please take advantage of the information on our technical resources page
PRI Technical Resources
Call Lloyd Pillsbury for more information: 615-948-9661
or email lcp@pri-mailbox.com
Download PDF version HERE!