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Commercial Workshop Automation

Run a Tighter Shop. Cut Waste. Prove Compliance.

Your production floor runs dozens of machines, multiple shifts, and a roster of operators who need the right access to the right equipment. GRIT gives you automated dust collection, operator access control, asset tracking, and real-time facility monitoring — all from one hub. No subscriptions. No cloud dependency. Just results.

Production Command Center
LIVE
Floor Utilization SHIFT A
78%
Machines Active
23
Operators On
4.2 kW
Avg Draw
Compliance Score 98% PASS
0
Violations
247
Days Clean
Live Activity
GRANTED — M. Torres → CNC Router #4 2:14 PM
DENIED — J. Webb → Table Saw #2 (cert expired) 2:08 PM
ALERT — Dust zone B at 85% capacity 1:42 PM
GATE — BG-003 opened for CNC Router #2 1:30 PM
The Cost of Inaction

What Happens When There's No Paper Trail

OSHA doesn't care about your honor system. Insurance adjusters want documentation. And when an untrained operator gets hurt on your floor, "we thought he knew" isn't a defense.

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$16,131
Per Serious OSHA Violation
Combustible dust, untrained operators, missing lockout/tagout documentation — each violation carries this penalty per occurrence, and they stack fast.
Source: OSHA Penalty Amounts (2025)
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$161,323
Per Willful Violation
When OSHA determines you knew the risk and didn't act, the penalties multiply tenfold. No compliance documentation equals willful negligence in their eyes.
Source: OSHA Penalty Amounts (2025)
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+40%
Higher Insurance Premiums
Facilities without documented safety systems, training verification, and access controls pay dramatically more for workers' comp and liability coverage.
Source: Industry average EMR impact
OSHA
Occupational Safety
NFPA
Fire Protection
EPA
Environmental
NIOSH
Worker Health
ACGIH
Industrial Hygiene
Complete Automation Platform

Six Solutions. One Hub. Zero Subscriptions.

Commercial operations need the full stack — dust management, access control, asset tracking, environmental monitoring, energy management, and time tracking. GRIT delivers all six from a single on-premise controller with no recurring fees.

Dust Management
NFPA 652 • OSHA 1910.22
Automated blast gates and VFD-controlled collectors. Zone-based activation ensures proper dust extraction whenever a tool runs. Combustible dust compliance built in. Stop running 25HP collectors at full speed for one active tool.
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Access Control
OSHA 1910.147 • LOTO
RFID-verified operator authorization. Only trained, certified personnel can power on equipment. Every access attempt is logged — granted or denied. Expired certifications trigger automatic lockout.
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Asset Management
Loss Prevention • Utilization
UHF doorway scanning and barcode check-in/out. Know who has every tool, identify breakage patterns, stop consumable shrinkage. Track utilization rates across your entire fleet.
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Environmental Monitoring
OSHA PEL • EPA NAAQS
Continuous PM1.0–PM10.0 and VOC monitoring with OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit tracking. Get alerts before you breach thresholds — not after an inspector finds the problem.
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Energy Management
ROI • Section 179
Per-machine power monitoring and idle shutdown. Stop running 25HP collectors for one active tool. Demand-based VFD control cuts energy costs 20–35%. The savings alone pay for the system.
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Time Tracking
Labor • Job Costing
Automatic machine-hours logging tied to operator RFID scans. Know exactly who ran what, for how long, on which job. Feed accurate data into job costing, billing, and payroll without manual timesheets.
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Documentation & Audit Trail

When the Inspector Shows Up, You're Ready

Every tool access, every training verification, every safety enforcement — timestamped, logged, and exportable. Your compliance paper trail writes itself.

01

Operator Authorization Logs

Timestamped record of every RFID scan — who attempted to use which machine, whether access was granted or denied, and why. Certification status at time of access captured automatically.

02

Training Certificate Verification

System cross-references operator credentials against current training certifications in real time. Expired certs trigger automatic lockout. No supervisor needed on the floor for enforcement.

03

Incident Timeline Reconstruction

When something goes wrong, you have the exact timeline: who was authorized, what tools were active, what safety systems were engaged, and when. No guesswork. No he-said-she-said.

04

Insurance-Ready Compliance Reports

Export reports formatted for insurance auditors and OSHA inspectors. Demonstrate your proactive safety posture and reduce your Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

grit-audit.log
[2026-03-26 14:14:02] ACCESS_GRANTED operator=M.Torres machine=CNC_Router_04 cert=VALID exp=2026-09-15
[2026-03-26 14:08:33] ACCESS_DENIED operator=J.Webb machine=Table_Saw_02 reason=CERT_EXPIRED exp=2026-02-28
[2026-03-26 13:55:11] ACCESS_GRANTED operator=R.Singh machine=Panel_Saw_01 cert=VALID exp=2026-11-30
[2026-03-26 13:42:07] DUST_ALERT zone=B capacity=85% threshold=80% action=VFD_INCREASE
[2026-03-26 13:30:45] ACCESS_GRANTED operator=K.Park machine=Edge_Bander_01 cert=VALID exp=2027-01-20
[2026-03-26 13:22:18] ACCESS_DENIED operator=D.Ruiz machine=Moulder_03 reason=NO_CERT
[2026-03-26 13:15:00] SHIFT_START shift=afternoon operators_checked_in=23 machines_active=8
[2026-03-26 12:58:44] GATE_OPENED zone=A gate=BG-003 triggered_by=CNC_Router_02
[2026-03-26 12:45:21] ENERGY_ALERT machine=Dust_Collector_Main idle_minutes=18 action=VFD_REDUCED
[2026-03-26 12:30:00] REPORT_GEN type=DAILY_COMPLIANCE status=PASS score=98%
Beyond Dust Collection

You Need More Than Blast Gates

Standalone dust collection controllers optimize airflow, but they can't verify who's running your equipment, track your assets, monitor your air quality, or generate the compliance documentation your insurer demands. GRIT does all six from one hub.

Dust-Only Controllers
Automated blast gates
VFD fan speed control
Energy savings on collection
No operator access control
No training cert verification
No asset/tool tracking
No air quality monitoring
No OSHA compliance audit trail
No insurance-ready reporting
No time tracking or job costing
HIGHER INITIAL COST • RECURRING SERVICE FEES • SINGLE-PURPOSE
RECOMMENDED
GRIT Automation Platform
Automated blast gates
VFD fan speed control
Energy savings on collection
RFID operator access control
Training cert verification & lockout
UHF asset & tool tracking
PM2.5/PM10/VOC air monitoring
Full OSHA compliance audit trail
Insurance-ready compliance reports
Automatic time tracking & job costing
ONE-TIME CAPEX • NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • 6-IN-1 PLATFORM • SECTION 179 ELIGIBLE
Energy Efficiency Incentives & Grants
All 50 U.S. states offer energy efficiency incentives. GRIT's demand-based dust collection and idle shutdown features may qualify your facility for utility rebates, state grants, and federal tax incentives including Section 179 deductions.
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Financial Impact

Calculate Your ROI

Adjust the sliders to match your facility. Watch the numbers work in your favor. GRIT is a capital expenditure — no monthly SaaS fees, no surprises.

530200
$1,000$8,000$50,000
5 HP50 HP200 HP
530200
Your Estimated Savings
System Investment $7,250
Annual Energy Savings $19,200
Avoided OSHA Fines (est.) $32,262
Insurance Premium Reduction $4,800
Payback Period 2.7 mo
* Energy savings based on 20% reduction via VFD control & idle shutdown
* OSHA fines based on 2 serious violations at current penalty rates
* Insurance estimate based on EMR improvement from documented compliance
* Section 179 tax deduction may apply — consult your accountant
* State & utility energy efficiency rebates may further reduce net cost
Deployed & Proven

Trusted on Real Production Floors

Fiberglass Door Manufacturing
Jeld-Wen
Fiberglass door facility with 6 high-speed saws restricted to 30 trained personnel. GRIT enforces operator certification before any saw powers on — even when supervisors aren't on the floor.
6
Controlled Saws
30
Certified Ops
0
Violations
Window & Door Manufacturer
Pella Windows & Doors
Multi-zone dust management across production facility. Automated blast gates and VFD-controlled collection eliminate energy waste from running full system for partial floor activity.
14
Machines
23%
Energy Saved
Commercial Woodworking
Multi-Facility Deployments
Cabinet shops, millwork facilities, and production woodworking operations across industries. GRIT scales from 6 machines to 100+ on a single hub — same hardware, same interface, bigger floor.
<4mo
Avg Payback
98%
Compliance
Commercial-Grade Hardware

Built for Your Production Floor

Tamper-resistant, hardwired, and rated for the harshest production environments. Supports 120V, 240V, and 3-phase equipment. Works with your existing electrical infrastructure.

Inline Triggers
Standard installation for most production equipment. RFID reader + power control unit connects between tool and power source. Fast deployment, minimal downtime.
120V 15A Standard • 240V 35A Heavy Duty • 3-Phase ESTOP
Hardwired Cabinet Mount
Integrated directly into machine electrical cabinets for permanent, tamper-resistant installation. Operators can't bypass or unplug the safety system. Preferred for high-liability equipment.
Custom Wiring • Tamper-Resistant • Full Integration
Sealed Metal Enclosure
Stainless steel or powder-coated enclosures for dust-heavy and moisture-heavy environments. External mounting near machines with sealed cable connections.
Dust-Proof • Moisture-Resistant • Outdoor Rated

Get a Free Facility Assessment

We'll evaluate your equipment, identify compliance gaps, and build a custom quote with projected ROI. No commitment. No recurring fees. One capital investment.

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No Subscriptions On-Premise Data Section 179 Eligible CAPEX Model