--- title: Choosing the Right Safety Devices description: Automation may take a few human workers off the factory floor, but remaining personnel require protection. Learn how to choose the right safety devices. image: https://info.polytron.com/hubfs/Polytron%20Feature%20Blog%20Images.png --- [Polytron Named Top Work Place   Learn More](https://info.polytron.com/blog/polytron-receives-back-to-back-top-workplace-honors) [![Polytron Tagline Logo 350](https://polytron.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Polytron-Tagline-Logo.png)](https://polytron.com) - [Services](https://polytron.com/services/) Close Services Open Services - [Industries](https://polytron.com/industries/) Close Industries Open Industries - [Resources](https://polytron.com/resources/) Close Resources Open Resources - [About Us](https://polytron.com/about-us/) Close About Us Open About Us [Packaging](https://polytron.com/services/packaging/) [Process Control](https://polytron.com/services/process-control/) [Industrial Network and Security](https://polytron.com/services/industrial-network-and-security/) [Automation and Controls](https://polytron.com/services/automation-and-controls/) [Machine Safety](https://polytron.com/services/machine-safety/) [Capital Projects](https://polytron.com/services/capital-projects/) [Predictive Maintenance](https://polytron.com/services/predictive-maintenance/) [Obsolescence Upgrades](https://polytron.com/services/obsolescence-upgrades-and-modernization/) [Mechanical Engineering](https://polytron.com/services/mechanical-engineering-services/) [Front-End Engineering](https://polytron.com/services/front-end-engineering-services/) [Simulation and Emulation](https://polytron.com/services/simulation-and-emulation/) [Smart Manufacturing](https://polytron.com/services/smart-manufacturing/) [![Mega-Menu_Food-Beverage-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Food-Beverage-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Food-Beverage-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/industries/food-and-beverage/) ## [Food & Beverage](https://polytron.com/industries/food-and-beverage/) [![Mega-Menu_Consumer-Packaged-Goods-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Consumer-Packaged-Goods-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Consumer-Packaged-Goods-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/) ## [Consumer Packaged Goods](https://polytron.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/) [![Mega-Menu_Chemicals-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Chemicals-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Chemicals-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/industries/chemicals/) ## [Chemicals](https://polytron.com/industries/chemicals/) [![Mega-Menu_Life-Sciences-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Life-Sciences-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Life-Sciences-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/industries/life-sciences/) ## [Life Sciences](https://polytron.com/industries/life-sciences/) [All Resources](https://polytron.com/resources/) - Brochures - Guides  - Videos - White Papers [![](https://polytron.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mega-Menu_Case-Studies-300x200.webp)](https://info.polytron.com/case-studies) [![](https://polytron.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mega-Menu_Blog-300x200.webp)](https://info.polytron.com/blog) [![Mega-Menu_About-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_About-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_About-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/about-us/) ## [About Us](https://polytron.com/about-us/) [![Mega-Menu_Leadership-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Leadership-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Leadership-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/leadership/) ## [Leadership](https://polytron.com/leadership/) [![Mega-Menu_Careers-v2-300x200](https://info.polytron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mega-Menu_Careers-v2-300x200.webp?width=300&height=200&name=Mega-Menu_Careers-v2-300x200.webp)](https://polytron.com/careers/) ## [Careers](https://polytron.com/careers/) [Contact us](https://polytron.com/contact-us/) [Machine Safety](https://info.polytron.com/blog/tag/machine-safety) # Choosing the Right Safety Devices By [Travis Holley, CMSE®](https://info.polytron.com/blog/author/travis-holley) July 27, 2023 In this article for *Automation World*, Polytron's machine safety services manager, Travis Holley, joins other industry leaders to discuss a range of safety devices and the critical factors for choosing the right devices for your application. In this article, you will learn more about the: - First steps to take to get a comprehensive picture of your operations - Safety device types - How to choose the right safety device - The importance of the risk assessment    [Read Full Article](https://www.automationworld.com/factory/safety/article/33004571/choosing-the-right-safety-device) [![Picture of Travis Holley, CMSE®](https://info.polytron.com/hubfs/Headshots/Travis%20Holley.webp)](https://info.polytron.com/blog/author/travis-holley) #### Travis Holley, CMSE® Travis joined Polytron in 2011 and holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University. In his role as Machine Safety Services Manager, he leverages over 30 years of experience in automation, motion control, machine design, and machine safety for manufacturing industries including Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Textile, as well as Household and Personal Care Products. 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