Chop Saw Safety Non-Compliance Resolved with Procter’s Bespoke Guards
Challenge: CE-Marked Chop Saw Fails PUWER Inspection
A leading kitchen manufacturer had purchased a new Italian chop saw for granite cutting. Despite being CE-marked, the machine failed a PUWER inspection due to insufficient guarding—posing a compliance risk and delaying commissioning.
- Safety non-compliance detected
- Urgent resolution required to avoid delays
- Integration needed with existing control systems
Solution: Rapid Custom Guarding and Installation
Procter’s team responded quickly, surveying the site, designing bespoke guards, and delivering a fully compliant solution in just three weeks.
- Front Guards: Custom-fabricated steel guards with laminated glass viewing panels and an interlocked sliding door for safe operator access.
- Perimeter Protection: 2m-high Satech Light mesh panels with a swing gate to prevent rear access to moving parts.
- Interlock Integration: Brackets designed to fit the customer’s preferred safety interlocks.
Installation was completed on-site under strict COVID-safe protocols.
Outcome: Full Compliance Achieved in Record Time
The project was completed within three weeks from initial survey to commissioning. Procter’s rapid response enabled the customer to meet safety regulations, avoid downtime, and begin production without delay.
