Overview

Without proper machine guarding, everyday tasks around equipment can result in crushing injuries, amputations, and worse - often in a fraction of a second. Machine Guarding  teaches frontline workers to recognize hazards, understand what's protecting them, and act when something isn't right. Built around the KNOW, SPOT, ACT framework, this course prepares workers to see the hazard, check the guard, and take the right action - before it's too late. An interactive simulation is available for desktop, mobile, and VR headsets. Drawn from OSHA Standards 1910.212, .213, .215, .219, 1926.300, and industry best practices.

Objectives

On completion of this course the learner will be able to:

• Identify the four types of machine hazards - point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks.  
• Recognize the four types of machine guards and common safeguarding devices used to protect workers.
• Perform a pre-use guard check before starting any machine.
• Take the correct action using Stop, Secure, Report when a guard is missing, damaged, or bypassed.
• Explain how guards, lockout/tagout, and PPE work together as layers of protection.

Target Audience

All Employees