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At 9:07 a.m., a sensor fault stops a robotic cell. The maintenance team responds quickly, but the replacement component is proprietary and the vendor is several states away. By noon, upstream material has begun to accumulate. By the end of the shift, downstream production has stalled. The failed part may be small; the interruption is … Read more
Walk through a modern manufacturing plant and the automation advantage is visible in motion. Robots lift heavy components. Sensors detect subtle changes in heat or vibration. Computer-vision systems inspect products at a speed the human eye cannot match. Together, these technologies can make work more consistent, precise and less physically demanding. During National Manufacturing Week, … Read more
Building safety is something many people do not think about until something goes wrong. A power outage suddenly brings operations to a halt. A leaking roof damages equipment after a heavy storm. An emergency exit blocked by stored materials becomes a serious concern during an evacuation drill. More often than not, the disruptions that impact … Read more
For many manufacturers, the most significant product liability exposures don鈥檛 originate on the shop floor.聽 They start upstream – in the supply chain.聽 As products become more component-driven and sourcing networks expand across regions and borders, failures tied to supplier materials, parts, or processes increasingly drive recalls, litigation, and adverse loss development. That shift is … Read more
Companies have a duty to warn consumers about products that could pose risks. Here’s everything manufacturers need to know about this key element of product liability.
Evaluating a product liability program is critical for any business that manufactures products for sale to both businesses and individuals.
Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day鈥擬anufacturing Day serves as a vital time to appreciate the vast contributions of the manufacturing sector and to reinforce the indispensable safety measures that protect its workforce. Among these protective strategies, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stands out as a … Read more
Manufacturing Day, held the first Friday of October each year by the Manufacturing Institute, highlights the opportunities and challenges within the modern manufacturing world for students, employees and the public. The goal of Manufacturing Day is to inspire the next generation of workers through awareness and education 鈥� a notably important focus during the continued … Read more
Businesses in industries that are considered 鈥渉igh hazard鈥� will soon have expanded requirements related to their collected illness and injury data. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced rules that will require these employers to electronically provide injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the new requirements. Beginning … Read more
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