Standards
A look at electrical safety programs
The 2020 Plant Engineering electrical safety survey examines how your plants’ electrical safety programs measure up
Adopt prevention through design for electrical safety
Leaders and managers need to implement a proactive prevention through design (PtD) program and track near misses to mitigate electrical safety hazards and protect workers in their plant
Compliance for robotic companies
Making robots compliant regardless of the environment is a challenge, but there are several things companies can look out for. See three questions companies should ask.
Supply chain issues impacting the country’s recovery from the coronavirus
The effects of coronavirus are having an effect on the supply chain, particularly when it comes to critical items like ventilators, which are in high demand right now.
Safety council updates statement on coronavirus
The National Safety Council urges employers to assess their risk of exposure and ensure procedures are in place to effectively control transmission.
Strategies for securing the supply chain
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working on a publication designed to reduce cybersecurity risks to the supply chain.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 27 to February 2
Articles about cut-to-length cable, control panel safety, system integrator relationships, safety procedures, and service robots were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 27 to February 2. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Consumer trends’ impact on pet food processing
Growing consumer awareness and changes in standards have forced pet food manufacturers to rethink their processes, products and production facilities.
Building a resilient safety system
While no safety system is perfect, it is imperative for users to understand the basics and define safety and risk to prevent accidents from happening that could have severe effects.
Know when to not follow safety procedures
While safety is vital, there are times when following the standards isn't practical. Certain situational factors and abnormal occurrences require responses that are beyond the norm.