About Safe-T-Sense
Machine safety engineering expertise you can trust, built on 25+ years of experience helping organizations reduce risk and improve safety.
Safe‑T‑Sense is a machine safety services provider headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, with a proven track record that spans more than 25 years and a wide range of automation, manufacturing, and OEM customers. Since 1999, our team of certified safety engineers has helped organizations make machines safer, meet regulations, and achieve maximum productivity at every step of the machine safety lifecycle. From initial design through commissioning and operation on the plant floor, we have the qualifications and experience to help ensure your machines are safe.
- 25+ years focused on machine and functional safety
- Experience across OEMs, integrators, and end users
- Certified safety engineers and functional safety professionals
- Support from early design through validation and training
A Trusted Partner in Reducing Machine Risk
Machine safety is not a one‑time project—it’s an ongoing commitment. We work as an extension of your team, helping you understand your risk, implement practical solutions, and build internal safety knowledge so you can sustain improvements over time.
- Risk‑based approach: We start with a thorough understanding of your tasks, hazards, and risk levels—not just a checklist of devices.
- Practical solutions: Our recommendations balance safety, productivity, and cost to fit real‑world operations.
- Knowledge transfer: We close gaps in your team's safety knowledge through tailored training, documentation, and ongoing support.
- Long‑term support: From one‑off projects to multi‑site programs, we aim to be your long‑term safety engineering partner.
Local Expertise, Global Reach
Safe‑T‑Sense supports customers with machine safety needs across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our certified safety engineers in the U.S. and Mexico, together with our global partners, help you navigate regional standards, regulations, and implementation challenges wherever your equipment is designed, built, or installed.
- Offices and certified safety engineers in the United States and Mexico
- Global partners supporting projects in the Americas, Europe, and Asia
- Experience coordinating multi‑site safety initiatives for multinational customers
- Familiarity with regional machine safety requirements and practices
Active in Machine Safety Standards and Committees
With our involvement and experience on safety standards committees, you can be assured that we incorporate the latest safety guidelines and innovations into the services we provide. Safe‑T‑Sense is a voting member of the U.S. Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) and participates on the committees that develop ANSI B11 machine safety standards.
- Voting member of the U.S. Accredited Standards Committee (ASC)
- Early insight into emerging safety requirements and best practices
- Participation on ANSI B11 machine safety standards committees
- Practical translation of standards into real‑world solutions and documentation
How We Work With Your Team
Every facility, machine and team is different. We tailor our approach to your equipment, your internal capabilities, and your safety goals— while maintaining a consistent, standards, based methology.
1
Understand Your Risk
We begin with a clear picture of your machines, tasks, and existing safeguards through risk assessments, site visits, and discussions with your team.
2
Define the Safety Concept
We develop a safety concept and functional safety specification that establish the required safety functions and performance levels.
3
Engineer and Implement Solutions
Our engineers design and support implementation of electrical, mechanical, and control system changes that meet applicable standards.
4
Verify, Validate, and Document
We verify calculations, validate safety functions, and provide documentation that supports internal records, audits, and regulatory requirements.
5
Train and Support Your Team
Through customized training and ongoing support, we help your personnel understand and sustain the safety improvements made.
Committed to Advancing Machine Safety Knowledge
Our mission goes beyond individual projects. We are committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of machine safety—for our clients, their teams, and the broader industry.
- Customized training on machine safety standards and best practices
- Speaking engagements and participation in industry events and conferences
- Internal workshops for engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams
- Development of tools and resources to help organizations better understand their safety obligations
Let’s Talk About Your Machine Safety Challenges
Whether you’re designing a new machine, upgrading existing equipment, or addressing specific safety concerns, Safe-T-Sense can help you reduce risk and build a safer, more productive operation.