Machine Guarding Solutions That Prioritize Safety, Compliance, and Operational Efficiency
Wintek Engineering delivers professional, engineered machine guarding solutions that help Ontario-based manufacturers, processors, and facility owners comply with safety standards while maintaining operational efficiency.
Whether you’re introducing new machinery or retrofitting older equipment, our team ensures every guarding system meets regulatory expectations and integrates seamlessly with your processes.
From machine guarding systems to pre-start health and safety reviews (PHSRs), Wintek is your trusted partner for mitigating mechanical hazards, reducing liability, and protecting your workforce.
Why Machine Guarding Matters
Machine-related injuries are among the most serious and preventable workplace incidents. The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act mandates that all moving parts, points of operation, and pinch points be properly guarded to prevent access during operation.
Properly implemented machine guarding solutions help you:
- Reduce risk of injury or amputation
- Achieve compliance with MOL and OHSA requirements
- Avoid work stoppages, orders, or fines
- Improve employee confidence and safety culture
- Increase machine uptime through integrated access and maintenance features
Our designs are built to enhance — not hinder — your workflow.
Custom Machine Guarding Systems for Your Equipment
Every machine presents unique hazards. Wintek specializes in custom machine guarding systems that match the shape, size, and function of your specific equipment — not just off-the-shelf barriers that “sort of fit.”
We provide engineered designs for:
- CNC machines
- Presses (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical)
- Conveyors and packaging lines
- Robotic arms and automation cells
- Shears, grinders, and cutting equipment
- Custom fabrication systems and prototypes
Guarding can include:
- Fixed barrier guards
- Interlocked doors and access panels
- Light curtains and presence-sensing devices
- Enclosures and shrouds
- Control system integration with emergency stops functions
We work directly with your operations and maintenance teams to ensure the solution meets both safety requirements and production needs.
Engineered to Meet Ontario and CSA Standards
Wintek ensures your industrial machine guarding systems comply with:
- Ontario Regulation 851 – Industrial Establishments
- CSA Z432 – Safeguarding of Machinery
- CSA Z434 – Industrial Robots and Robot Systems
- Other applicable ANSI and ISO standards
Our engineers evaluate and design according to:
- Type and severity of hazards
- Frequency and duration of access
- Accessibility needs for maintenance
- Operator line of sight and ergonomics
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
We take a holistic view of the work environment to ensure guards don’t just satisfy the code — they work for your people.
Integration with Industrial Safety Barriers
In addition to guarding individual machines, we design and specify industrial safety barriers for broader plant environments. These systems include:
- Perimeter guarding for automated cells
- Safety fencing and modular barrier systems
- Overhead safety netting
- Floor markings and pedestrian separation
- Bollards and impact-resistant column protection
Where required, we also integrate safety systems into plant-wide automation platforms using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), ensuring your safety system responds intelligently to real-world conditions.
Wintek’s Machine Guarding Services Include:
- Hazard assessment and site audit
- Custom guard design and specification
- Structural and control system integration
- Preparation of construction-ready drawings
- Coordination with machine vendors and fabricators
- Final inspection and validation for PHSR
We can also work alongside your internal engineering or maintenance team as needed.
Who We Work With
Wintek provides industrial machine guarding services for:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Automotive and metal fabrication
- Food and beverage production
- Pharmaceutical and chemical processing
- Municipal service yards and public works
- Packaging and distribution centers
Whether it’s a single press brake or an entire automation line, we tailor every solution to your machinery, your team, and your compliance requirements.
Why Choose Wintek Engineering?
- Professional engineers with mechanical, electrical, and controls experience
- Fully custom designs that fit your space and operations
- Experience with high-risk equipment and MOL compliance issues
- Collaborative, efficient approach to project timelines
- Trusted by Ontario manufacturers and public institutions alike
Our goal is simple: to help you operate safely without slowing down your business.
Request a Machine Guarding Assessment
Is your equipment properly guarded? Are you planning to install or relocate machinery? Start with confidence.
Request a Quote Let’s create a safer, smarter machine environment — together.
Call Us Today at 519-884-7999 to Book Your PHSR