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Why Passkey Systems Are Essential

Passkey systems are a critical part of modern industrial safety programs, helping manufacturers protect workers, maintain compliance, and secure operations. By integrating electronic access control with machinery and facility zones, employers can reduce risks while improving accountability and efficiency.

Key Advantages Include:

Limit Machine Access: Restrict operation of high-risk machinery to authorized employees only, reducing the chance of accidents and OSHA violations.
Enhance Accountability: Track and log who accessed equipment and when, providing valuable data for audits and incident investigations.
Enforce Training Compliance: Prevent machine access until operators have completed required training and certifications, ensuring compliance with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA safety standards.
Prevent Unauthorized Overrides: Stop unqualified personnel from bypassing or disabling safety systems, protecting both workers and equipment.
Improve Facility Security: Extend control beyond machines to doors, work zones, and restricted areas with 24/7 monitoring and protection.

Our Turnkey Electrical Guarding Process

From concept to compliance, we can handle every step:

On-Site Assessment

Our TÜV-certified safety engineers from Arrow & Machine Safety Specialists conduct comprehensive risk assessments, reviewing your equipment against OSHA 1910.212, ANSI B11, ISO 13849, and ISO 14120 standards. We identify hazards and define the safeguarding strategy tailored to your operation.

Custom Design

Using advanced CAD and 3D modeling, we engineer guarding systems that integrate seamlessly with your equipment. Every design balances operator access, visibility, ventilation, and maintenance requirements while meeting regulatory standards.

Fabrication

Arrow fabricates components in-house using premium materials such as steel, aluminum, and polycarbonate. We deliver precision framing, gasketing, hardware, and electrical safeguarding devices built to perform in demanding industrial environments.

Installation

Our expert installation team integrates your system with interlocks, safety switches, sensors, and control devices for full reliability. We ensure that your guarding solution functions as intended without compromising productivity.

Testing & Validation

Post-installation, we verify safety performance and provide relevant compliance documentation. Our team also supports training, audits, and certification requirements, helping your facility stay inspection-ready and OSHA-compliant.

Common Applications

Our custom passkey systems protect workers across multiple sectors:

Manufacturing & Assembly: Control who operates CNCs, presses, robots, and more.
Logistics & Warehousing: Gate forklift use or access to high-risk aisles.
Aerospace: Enforce clearance-based access to high-security zones.
Pharmaceuticals: Limit access to equipment used for controlled substances.
Food & Beverage: Restrict access to sanitation-sensitive areas.

Customizable Options

Our passkey systems are modular and can be built around your operations:

Mechanical Key Switch Panels
RFID & Smart Card Readers
Keyed Safety Relay Control
PLC/SCADA Integration
User Logging & Access Reporting
Multi-zone Control with Role-Based Access

Designed to Meet or Exceed Safety Standards

Our guarding systems are built to align with:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O – Machinery and Machine Guarding
  • ANSI B11.19 – Performance Criteria for Safeguarding
  • ISO 14120 – General Requirements for Guard Design

Proactive compliance helps you reduce risk, avoid OSHA citations, and improve operator safety. Whether you’re safeguarding one machine or modernizing an entire production line, we can help. Expect fast quotes, clear timelines, and expert guidance from start to finish.

What is a passkey system in an industrial environment?

A passkey system is an access control solution that restricts who can operate machines, access hazardous areas, or override safety systems. These systems can use mechanical keys, electronic key switches, RFID badges, or smart cards to ensure only authorized personnel can access specific equipment or zones.

How do passkey systems improve accountability and traceability?

Many passkey systems log who accessed a machine, when access occurred, and how long equipment was in use. This data supports internal audits, incident investigations, training verification, and continuous safety improvement programs.

Can passkey systems help enforce training requirements?

Yes. Passkey systems can be configured to allow machine access only to employees who have completed required training or certifications. This helps enforce internal safety policies and supports compliance with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA expectations for trained operators.

Who should design and install industrial passkey systems?

Passkey systems should be designed and validated by qualified machine safety professionals. TÜV-certified safety engineers ensure access control solutions align with risk assessments, safeguarding strategies, and applicable OSHA, ANSI, and ISO standards.











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