Mastering Machine Safety
When was the last time you took a hard look at the machines on your production floor—not just how they run, but how safely they run?
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environments, machine performance often takes center stage. But without proper safety in place, even the most productive machines can become liabilities. That’s why Power/mation, in partnership with Pieper Automation, is offering two hands-on Risk Assessment Workshops designed to help manufacturers like you identify, assess, and eliminate machine safety risks before they lead to injuries, downtime, or compliance issues.
🗓 Upcoming Workshop
Wednesday, July 16 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Power/mation Headquarters – St. Paul, MN
What is a Safety Risk Assessment?
A safety risk assessment is a structured evaluation process that identifies potential hazards associated with machinery and production systems. It includes everything from reviewing mechanical and electrical safeguarding to measuring risk levels and proposing practical safety solutions.
More than just a regulatory checkbox, a risk assessment is the foundation of a safe and compliant workplace. It’s about going beyond the minimum and building a culture of proactive safety that:
✅ Protects your workers
✅ Enhances operational reliability
✅ Reduces long-term costs
✅ Boosts overall productivity
Power/mation and Pieper Automation combine decades of experience to deliver a full-spectrum risk assessment approach that considers both compliance and operational goals.
Safety, Efficiency, and Your Bottom Line
Every injury prevented is not only a human victory—it’s a cost-saving measure. Downtime, worker’s compensation, insurance premiums, legal exposure, and OSHA penalties can quickly spiral from a single overlooked hazard. A robust machine safety program helps you avoid those risks altogether.
When you invest in a safety-first approach, you’re also investing in:
- Improved uptime: Machines safeguarded correctly experience fewer unexpected stops.
- Increased worker confidence: Trained operators feel safer, perform better, and stay longer.
- Long-term ROI: Safety done right reduces future maintenance and redesign needs.
- Documented compliance: No surprises during audits or inspections.
And most importantly, your workforce goes home safe every day.
The Real Value of Safety Assessments
Too often, manufacturers rely on outdated practices or cookie-cutter templates to assess machine safety. While these might offer temporary peace of mind, they rarely deliver the lasting protection your facility truly needs.
At the Risk Assessment Workshops, you’ll learn how Pieper Automation’s Safety Engineering Team delivers:
Thorough, unbiased evaluations – Not tied to a particular brand or product.
Custom mitigation plans – Based on your machines, your production needs, and your layout.
Full turnkey services – From hazard identification to operator training.
You won’t leave with just a report. You’ll leave with a clear plan for reducing your risk profile across the board.
What to Expect from the Workshop
Each workshop is a full-day, in-depth experience designed to walk you through every phase of machine risk management. Whether you’re building your safety program from scratch or fine-tuning existing processes, this event will empower you to drive change in your facility.
Workshop Highlights:
- Interactive safety assessment simulations
- Real-world case studies and best practices
- In-person access to Pieper Automation’s Safety Engineering experts
- Guided walkthrough of standards like ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, and ANSI B11
- Live demos of safeguarding hardware and safety control systems
You’ll walk away with:
- A working understanding of risk identification and scoring
- Tools to develop or refine a company-wide machine safety strategy
- Guidance on designing and validating safety systems for your machines
- Steps for gaining operator buy-in and implementing change
Power/mation + Pieper Automation
By partnering with Pieper Automation, Power/mation is bringing you access to one of the Midwest’s leading names in machine safety integration.
Pieper’s dedicated Machine Safety team is known for:
- Risk Level Identification
- Risk Reduction Planning & Documentation
- Machine Guarding Assessment
- Safety System and Circuit Design Reviews
- Operator and Employee Training
- Turnkey Safety System Integration
This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. This is expert consultation tailored to your real-world environment, where safety and productivity go hand in hand.
Whether your needs are regulatory, operational, or people-driven, Pieper’s team is committed to helping you implement safeguards that don’t just protect—they perform.
What Makes a Risk Assessment Successful?
A successful safety risk assessment is more than paperwork. It’s a culture shift—a commitment to better safety outcomes for everyone on the plant floor.
Here’s what success looks like:
- You are 100% compliant with industry and regulatory standards.
- You have documented risk levels and a validated reduction strategy.
- Your machines are safeguarded properly—with no assumptions or shortcuts.
- Operators are trained and confident in using the installed safety systems.
- Your safety investment delivers returns through reduced downtime, improved morale, and streamlined operations.
Safety Pays Off
You don’t have to choose between safety and profitability. In fact, safety improvements often pay for themselves in ways you may not expect:
- Fewer injuries = fewer claims, fewer delays, and better insurance rates.
- Reduced risk = less liability and greater peace of mind for your leadership team.
- Better training = more efficient production and longer equipment lifecycles.
- Real compliance = no need to scramble during inspections or audits.
Every dollar spent on a well-designed machine safety program is an investment in your team, your equipment, and your company’s future.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for anyone responsible for machine safety, compliance, operations, or productivity improvements, including:
- EHS Managers
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Plant Managers
- Controls Engineers
- Production Managers
- Machine Builders
- Facility Safety Officers
Whether you’re a seasoned safety professional or just beginning your journey into risk reduction, this workshop provides tools you can implement immediately. Power/mation and Pieper Automation are committed to helping you protect your most valuable assets—your people. These upcoming workshops are more than a training session; they’re a launchpad for real change in your machine safety strategy.
🗓 Upcoming Workshop
Wednesday, July 16 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Power/mation Headquarters – St. Paul, MN
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