Machine Guarding

Description:

Machine guarding ranks among the Top 10 of OSHA citations issued, possibly because the regulation can be confusing. Don't let confusion get in the way of compliance. The National Safety Council's Machine Guarding Compliance Training course will help you sort it out. Through discussion and activities, our professional facilitator will break down the regulation into terms you can understand. In just four hours, you'll learn practices and procedures that will keep you in compliance and, best of all, protect your employees.

The course covers:

    Each section of OSHA 1910 Subpart O Machinery and Machine Guarding (1910.211 - 1910.219) in detail

    Basic concepts, principles and methods of machine guarding

    Common causes of machine incidents and how to avoid them

    Which areas should be guarded to provide adequate worker protection

    Best practices - how to apply basic guarding principles when specific issues aren't covered in the regulation

What you'll learn:

    Understand the key elements of the regulation and the basics of guarding principles and construction

    Recognize the importance of machine guarding to preventing injuries

    Apply the regulation to specific types of equipment in your workplace

    Identify the hazards associated with various types of machinery and equipment

    Determine what areas need guarding and what type is necessary

    Prevent machine-related injuries and associated costs

You'll be able to:

    Empower your employees to identify - and avoid - potential problems

    Assess situations where exposure to chemicals has occurred     

    Reduce chemical-related illnesses and injuries throughout your facility

    Save on workers' comp and related costs