Right now, remote work is at an all-time high and we are having to get creative and find ways to continue doing our jobs as though we were still in the office or capable of visiting plants in person. RealWare headsets make remote collaboration possible; their new partnership with Microsoft Teams takes the device to the next level while remaining safe and socially distant.
As we face the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are being told to wash our hands, limit contact with others, sneeze into our arms, and stay home if we feel ill. In other words, live like we work in a food plant. Food and beverage companies across the country have been implementing these hygienic precautions for decades, but there may still be room for improvement.
As the old saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. And when unexpected plant shutdowns occur, safety and plant managers should capitalize on the opportunity to evaluate and improve their safety procedures
What if one integrated module could easily divert, transfer and sort multiple package types? ModSort Divert and Transfer Module from CBT partner, Regal Beloit can be added to an existing or new conveyor system and utilizes industry standards 24V connections to help ease installation in your application.
Amidst the unprecedented times we are facing, you may be in a position where you are required to do your job remotely. There is a growing need to have secure remote access to your plant floor from a wide range of locations. CBT is here to assist you.
We are living and working in uncharted territory, but we want you to know that we’re here for you during these difficult times. Jim Stahl, CBT President and CEO, addresses business proceedings regarding COVID-19.
CBT’s Belting team received an emergency call on a Friday night and had the system up and running before the customer saw any loss of production or incurred downtime costs.
Lockout/tagout annual audits are essential for maintaining a functional, compliant program. After all, it’s not enough to create lockout procedures and never review them again.The fact is, it’s a best practice to revisit LOTO procedures, employee training and the overall LOTO program and policy at least once a year.
