Machinery and Machine Guarding

Become familiar with a variety of commonly used machinery, relevant safety standards, and machine guarding methods. Learn the hazards associated with various machinery and how to control hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout).

Apply hazard recognition concepts on a site inspection at an operating facility with a variety of machine operations. Evaluate and document any machinery and machine guarding hazards, as well as research the standards for citation references. The course includes hands-on training and a field trip.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those familiar with machinery and machine guarding standards.

What You Will Learn

• Hazards and standards workshop
• Machinery and machine guarding
• Guarding and devices
• Control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout)

How You Will Benefit

• Identify common machines and associated hazards found within a broad spectrum of industries.
• Identify hazards that occur around machinery, including woodworking equipment, metal-working equipment, and mechanical power presses.
• Recognize additional hazards common to abrasive wheels, power transmissions, mills, and calenders.
• Understand portable tool safeguarding.
• Select appropriate OSHA standards that apply to a hazard.
• Recognize and present options to achieve abatement.