Machine Guarding

This Machine Guarding online training course provides an overview of the types of mechanical motions and actions that can be hazardous. This course will teach you how to assess their risks, recall the different types of machine guards and safeguarding devices and methods, and how to outline the legal requirements for safeguarding. OSHA’s standard regarding machine guarding from 29 CFR 1910, Subpart O.
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Injuries are all too common from the use and care of machines such as saws, presses, conveyors, and bending, rolling, or shaping machines, as well as from powered and non-powered hand tools. If hazards and risks are not properly addressed, injuries such as crushed limbs, severed fingers, lacerations, and abrasions can result.

This Machine Guarding online training course provides an overview of the types of mechanical motions and actions that can be hazardous. This course will teach you how to assess their risks, recall the different types of machine guards and safeguarding devices and methods, and how to outline the legal requirements for safeguarding.  OSHA’s standard regarding machine guarding  29 CFR 1910, Subpart O.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Machine Guarding course, the user will learn to:

  • Outline the legal requirements for safeguarding
  • Describe the basic components of machines
  • List the types of hazardous mechanical motions and actions
  • Recall the different types of machine guards, safeguarding devices, and secondary safeguarding methods
  • Identify the hazards associated with common types of machines and tools and assess their risks
  • Select control methods based on the hierarchy of control

Course Outline

This online Machine Guarding course is made up of the following sections:

  1. Introduction
  2. Safeguarding Definitions and Legislation
  3. Machine Components, Movements, and Actions
  4. Guards, Safeguarding Devices, and Safe Work Procedures
  5. Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks
  6. Implementing Controls: Selecting Safeguards

Course Audience

This Machine Guarding online training course was designed for manufacturing, construction, employers, and managers.

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Course Language English
Length Range 31 - 60 Minutes
Length (Hours) 0.75
Course Features Accessible, Audio, Mobile
Module Number(s) 40912EN