Machine Guarding Safety
Identify machine hazard points, choose the right guard or feeding device, and apply OSHA 1910.212 point-of-operation protection together with the ISO 12100 risk-reduction strategy — most effective control first.
What you will learn
- Explain and apply: Why machine guarding & what the law requires.
- Explain and apply: The three hazard areas & hazardous motions.
- Explain and apply: The four guard types.
- Explain and apply: Guard requirements, devices & feeding methods.
- Explain and apply: ISO 12100 risk assessment & hierarchy of controls.
- Explain and apply: Lockout/tagout before guard removal & maintenance.
- Explain and apply: Inspection, maintenance & a safeguarding programme.
modules
- Why machine guarding & what the law requires
- The three hazard areas & hazardous motions
- The four guard types
- Guard requirements, devices & feeding methods
- ISO 12100 risk assessment & hierarchy of controls
- Lockout/tagout before guard removal & maintenance
- Inspection, maintenance & a safeguarding programme
Awareness training only. It does not replace site-specific training, competent-person duties, practical assessment or legal authorization.