Machine Safeguarding Services

Press Machine Safety Inspection

Rockford Systems’ Mechanical Press Safety Inspection service assesses the mechanical operation and safety compliance of punch presses and press brakes to reduce the risk of serious injuries. These machines are inherently dangerous, especially without proper safeguarding or maintenance, and routine press inspections. Over 350 amputations reported annually by the U.S. Department of Labor. The greatest risk comes from operators’ hands being caught at the point of operation, potentially leading to factures, amputation and fatality.

Ensuring Punch Press Safety Through Proper MaintenanceComprehensive Press Safety Inspections

Lack of maintenance of punch presses is a major contributor to press-related accidents, increasing the risk of serious injury for both operators and equipment. Rockford Systems’ experienced inspectors conduct thorough onsite punch press machine evaluations to ensure mechanical operation and safety compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.

Mechanical and Safety Compliance Evaluation
Mechanical Press Inspectors assess part-revolution and full-revolution punch presses and press brakes for safe operation.

Press Function Testing
Includes press stop times, safety distance measurements, and inspections of machine safeguards, controls, and lockout/tagout devices.

Visual Mechanical Press Inspection
Evaluates frame and mechanical press parts, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and overall press condition.

Press Safeguarding Device Inspection
Examines press controls, barrier guards, presence-sensing devices, two-hand controls, and various press safety mechanisms.

Auxiliary Press Safeguarding Review
Assesses feeding equipment, indexing tables, robots, and other auxiliary components for additional press safety measures.

Regulatory Compliance
Ensures adherence to OSHA requirements and manufacturer-recommended mechanical press inspection intervals for ongoing safety.

Regular press safety inspections are essential for preventing accidents, maintaining compliance, and ensuring long-term operational reliability.

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Consultation Today

A press safety inspection is a critical step in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Ensure your safeguarding devices are properly placed, your machines pass a physical inspection, meet OSHA and ANSI standards, and reduce the risk of serious injuries. Our safety experts are ready to help—schedule your inspection today.

Building a Safer Workplace with a Machine Guarding Program

A press machine guarding program is essential for workplace safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and protecting employees from machinery-related hazards. Due to the complexity of modern equipment and compliance requirements, a structured program helps standardize safety measures, provide employee training, and maintain long-term safeguarding through annual audits. Key elements include compliance evaluations, written policies, implementation strategies, and ongoing training to create a safer, more consistent, and sustainable work environment.