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Machinery Guards for Safer Workplaces
At Billington Safety Systems, we design, supply, and install machinery guards that protect workers, reduce hazards, shield hands from dangerous moving parts, and support your wider safety program.
Our solutions are built for real operating environments, from factories and warehouses to each controlled work area where machinery is in regular use.
Whether you need a single machine safety guard or a complete machine guarding system, we make the process simple, controlled, and reliable from the first point of contact.
What Are Machinery Guards?
Machinery guards are safety barriers and protective devices that prevent people from coming into contact with moving parts, hazards, pinch points, cuts, burns, sparks, debris, or exposed machine areas.
They create a physical barrier for the operator, nearby workers, and visitors while allowing equipment to operate efficiently.
We supply both standard and custom guarding, tailored to your equipment, layout, maintenance access, risk assessment, operator training needs, and the materials best suited to the application.
Do You Need Machine Guarding Installation?
If your equipment is unguarded, outdated, poorly maintained, or no longer compliant, we can help.
We provide professional machine guarding installation across the UK, handling design, specification and final fitting to ensure hazards are properly controlled and required safeguards are included for essential protection.
Types of Machine Guard
Machinery safety can require a different type of guard for each device, depending on the equipment, machine operators, access needs, point of operation, and the hazards present during use.
- Lathe/Turning Guards
- Surface Grinder Guards
- Press Machine Guards
- Milling Machine Guards
- Slotting Machine Guards
- Top Line Universal Guards
- Drilling Machine Guards
- Boring Machine Guards
- Safety Control Systems
- Off-Hand Grinder Guards
- Sawing Machine Guards
- Wire Mesh Lathe Guards
Who Our Machine Guarding Is For
Our machinery guarding solutions are ideal for:
- Manufacturing facilities with machinery hazards to manage, workers to protect, and a safety program to support
- Warehouses and logistics centres that use industrial equipment in controlled areas or near a hazardous area
- Engineering workshops where workers require safeguards for safe access, training support, and fewer injuries
- Industrial production lines with fixed, controlled operating areas and clear access points
- Sites using CNC, lathe, milling, drilling, or press machines with exposed parts and a risk of cuts, burns, debris, and sparks
If you operate industrial equipment, guarding delivers safety benefits, helps prevent injuries, and supports compliance.
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Custom Machine Guarding Solutions
Not all machines are the same. That is why we provide custom machinery guarding designed around:
- Your machinery size, movement, moving parts, operating point, and suitable materials
- Operator access requirements, administrative controls, and the type of guard required for safe use
- Workflow, maintenance needs, productivity, training information, and safe operation in the work area
- UK safety regulations, PUWER, safety measures, and risk assessment findings to ensure the right safeguards are included
Our range includes mesh guarding panels, fixed guards, wire mesh, clear polycarbonate, solid sheet, and integrated guard fencing to fit your site, shield key areas, prevent injuries, and control hazards around machinery.
Machine Guarding Compliance & Trusted Manufacturing
All our machinery guarding solutions fully comply with PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), helping you reduce the risk of injuries, meet legal safety requirements, avoid costly downtime or fines, and improve overall site safety. To deliver reliable and high-quality machine safety guards, we work in partnership with Tecno Più S.R.L., a well-established Italian manufacturer known for precision-engineered guarding systems. Their guards are designed for functionality, versatility, and quick servicing, making them ideal for modern, fast-moving industrial environments. Each guard protects operators from moving parts, coolant spray, swarf, accidental contact, loose clothing entanglement, electrical shock risks identified by assessment, and other hazards, while maintaining visibility and ease of use. Where equipment controls require it, guarding can be planned alongside safety control systems such as sensors, relays, interlocking options, and other devices. For businesses that also benchmark against international OSHA guidance, our focus remains on practical machinery safety, correctly selected safeguards, and equipment that can be inspected, opened where designed, and maintained safely. Where a hazardous area remains after physical guarding is specified, we can help align access, signage, and administrative controls with the final layout. All products come with full safety conformity, traceability, fitting instructions, and spare parts support, with installation guidance included so operator training can reflect the final layout. Our team provides complete services from assessment through to final fitting, including guards selected for the task, access frequency, point of operation, and the way each machine will operate.
Our Simple Machine Guarding Process
- Site assessment – We review your machines, hazards, areas of use, operator experience, and any training requirements
- Design & specification – We specify the right type of fixed, standard, or custom guarding for each hazard point
- Manufacture & supply – We provide quality, compliant systems with required parts, essential materials, and protection features for your equipment and productivity goals
- Professional installation – We ensure fast fitting with minimal disruption to protect workers and maintain controlled access during work
You get safer machines that operate reliably, with safety sensors, relays, interlocking options, or another safety device considered where the application calls for them.
Get a Quote for Machinery Guards
If you need reliable machine guarding that protects people, reduces hazards, cuts exposure to dangerous parts, and keeps your business compliant, we are here to help.
Contact Billington Safety Systems today to discuss your guarding requirements, compare the benefits for your site, and receive a fast, no-obligation quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. UK law requires machines to be safely guarded under PUWER regulations to prevent access to dangerous parts, control hazards, and reduce injuries.
Yes. We specialise in custom guards for both new and existing machinery, using the right type of guard for the equipment and its operation.
No. Our machine safety guards are designed to allow safe operation, maintenance, and servicing while helping protect each operator.
Yes. We supply and install machinery guards across the UK, with systems planned to suit your site, compliance needs, and OSHA-aware internal standards where relevant.
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