Machine Guarding Compliance
Machine guarding protects workers from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks. Amputations are among the most severe and disabling workplace injuries.
The Stakes
Why Machine Guarding Compliance Matters
Compliance Checklist
Machine Guarding Requirements
Everything you need to meet OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.212
Avoid These Mistakes
Most Common Machine Guarding Violations
Missing or inadequate guards
Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259
Removed or bypassed safety devices
Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259
No point of operation guarding
Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259
Inadequate maintenance of guards
Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259
Lack of training documentation
Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259
Training Program
Machine Guarding Training Requirements
Training Schedule
- Initial Training:
- Before operating equipment
- Refresher:
- When procedures change
- Duration:
- 1-3 hours per machine
Training Topics
- Specific machine hazards
- Guard types and purposes
- Bypass prevention
- Reporting defects
Documentation
Required Machine Guarding Programs
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Customizable templates that meet OSHA requirements
Who Needs This
Industries Requiring Machine Guarding
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