--- title: Blog | Travis Holley, CMSE® description: Travis joined Polytron in 2011 and holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University. 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[![Picture of Travis Holley, CMSE®](https://info.polytron.com/hubfs/Headshots/Travis%20Holley.webp) Travis Holley, CMSE® July 27, 2023](https://info.polytron.com/blog/author/travis-holley) [![How Safe Is Your Plant Floor?](https://info.polytron.com/hubfs/Blog/Feature%20Images/How%20Safe%20Is%20Your%20Plant%20Floor.webp)](https://info.polytron.com/blog/safe-plant-floor) [Machine Safety](https://info.polytron.com/blog/tag/machine-safety) 1 Min Read ### [How Safe Is Your Plant Floor?](https://info.polytron.com/blog/safe-plant-floor) Almost every day in the United States, a news story is released about a severe injury or fatality at a ... 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