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Our experts share proven ways to reduce risks, improve compliance with industry standards, and strengthen workplace safety. Check back often—or subscribe—to stay up to date with our latest articles. ### Recent Blog Posts: [![Top 10 Machine Safety Devices](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/msafety%20devices%20copy.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/ten-common-machine-safety-devices) ## [Top 10 Machine Safety Devices](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/ten-common-machine-safety-devices) [Machine Safety](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/machine-safety), [Compliance](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/compliance), [safety](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/safety) ![Picture of David Kerr](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dave-kerr.png?width=30&name=dave-kerr.png) [David Kerr](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/author/david-kerr) At your facilities, the utmost priority is the safety of your employees and the integrity of your operations. Every day, your machines are crucial in producing products and achieving operational... 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Applying “quick fixes” or waiting for a serious, if not fatal, injury... [![6 Proactive Tips for Enhancing Machine Safety and Maintenance](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/mpsa%20blog%206%20tips%20copy-2.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/6-proactive-tips-for-enhancing-machine-safety-maintenance) ## [6 Proactive Tips for Enhancing Machine Safety and Maintenance](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/6-proactive-tips-for-enhancing-machine-safety-maintenance) [Machine Safety](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/machine-safety), [Explainers](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/explainers), [Maintenance](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/tag/maintenance) ![Picture of David Kerr](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dave-kerr.png?width=30&name=dave-kerr.png) [David Kerr](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/author/david-kerr) Did you know there's a crucial connection between machine safety maintenance and the well-being of your workers? It's true! 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