Our Safety Commitment
Every team member goes home safely — every day
Safety Philosophy
At United Precision Grinding, safety isn’t a compliance checkbox — it’s a core value. No grinding project is urgent enough to justify unsafe work. Every employee has both the right and the responsibility to stop work they believe is unsafe.
Safety Programs
Employee Safety Training
All team members receive comprehensive safety training before beginning work, with regular refresher training. All training is documented with employee sign-off, training content records, and dates.
Training Topics Include:
- Machine-specific operation and safety procedures
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for maintenance and setup
- Crane and rigging safety for heavy component handling
- Hazard communication (HazCom) and chemical safety
- Material handling techniques and ergonomics
- Emergency response procedures (fire, injury, spill)
- Grinding wheel handling, mounting, and safety
Machine Safety
- Grinding wheel safety guards exceeding OSHA requirements
- Machine guards preventing access to moving components during operation
- Interlocks that prevent machine operation when guards are open
- Emergency stop buttons at every operator station
- Grinding wheel inspection, ring test, and speed verification before use
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety glasses with side shields (minimum) in all grinding areas
- Face shields during active grinding operations
- Steel-toed safety shoes throughout facility
- Hearing protection in areas exceeding 85 dBA
- Chemical-resistant gloves when handling coolants or cleaning agents
- Leather gloves, high-visibility vests, and hard hats during rigging operations
Facility Safety Features
- Clearly painted pedestrian walkways separate from forklift/crane operation areas
- Visual signals and audible alarms on overhead cranes
- Automatic sprinkler system and fire extinguishers throughout facility
- Fully stocked first aid stations; multiple personnel trained in First Aid and CPR
- Adequate lighting in all work areas; task lighting at grinding machines; emergency lighting
Safety Performance
United Precision Grinding tracks safety performance and uses that data to continuously improve our safety programs. We investigate all incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. Safety committee participation and regular management safety reviews ensure ongoing commitment.
