The foundation of stamping safety starts with proper personal protective equipment and consistent safety practices. At Lime City Manufacturing, we ensure every team member has the equipment and training needed to work safely.
Essential PPE for Metal Stamping
Metal stamping operations involve sharp edges, moving machinery, metal debris, and noise. Our required PPE includes:
Safety Glasses
Always required on the production floor. Side shields provide protection from metal chips and debris that can be ejected during stamping operations.
Steel-Toed Safety Boots
Heavy metal coils, stamped parts, and dies require foot protection. Steel-toed or composite-toe boots protect against crush injuries.
Hearing Protection
High-speed presses running up to 450 strokes per minute generate significant noise. Properly fitted hearing protection prevents long-term hearing damage.
Best Practices Beyond PPE
Equipment alone doesn't create safety. Our operators follow established best practices:
- Housekeeping - Clean workstations prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards. Scrap is regularly removed and properly contained.
- Proper lifting techniques - Training on safe lifting and material handling prevents back injuries and strains.
- Situational awareness - Staying alert to surroundings, other operators, and material handling equipment.
- Following procedures - Adhering to established work instructions and never taking shortcuts.
Materials Handling Safety
Our stamping capabilities span materials from 0.006" to 0.390" thickness and lengths up to 48". Material handling varies significantly:
- Thin-gauge coils require careful handling to prevent edge cuts
- Heavy-gauge materials may require mechanical assistance
- Proper storage prevents material from becoming hazardous
Creating a Safety-First Culture
PPE and procedures work when everyone is committed to safety. At Lime City Manufacturing, we empower every team member to:
- Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified
- Report near-misses without fear of reprisal
- Suggest improvements to safety procedures
- Look out for coworkers' safety as well as their own
Small Town Values, Professional Safety Standards
Since 1941, Lime City Manufacturing has maintained small-town values while delivering big business results. Part of those values is ensuring every team member returns home safely at the end of their shift. Through proper PPE, rigorous training, and a culture of safety awareness, we protect our most valuable asset - our people.
Whether producing precision terminals for electronics or heavy-gauge components for automotive applications, safety remains our constant priority across all industries we serve.
