Course Description
What You'll Learn
- Identify dangerous mechanical motions and the hazards machinery can present
- Recognize and apply fixed and interlock guards and point-of-operation guarding
- Use safety devices to minimize risks when working with machinery
- Protect your hands when operating machines
- Follow safe work practices to reduce machine-related injuries
- Understand how proper installation and use of safety guards minimizes machine risks
Key Takeaways
- Machinery comes in many sizes and shapes and can present many different types of hazards.
- Each year thousands of employees across the country are injured by machines they are familiar with and believe are safe.
- OSHA estimates that the lack of machine guarding is the second most frequent safety violation in industrial workplaces today.
- Risks of working with machinery can be minimized by proper installation and use of safety guards and devices.
- The course covers dangerous mechanical motions, guards, points of operation, safety devices, hand protection, and safe work practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed to help employees understand the dangers of working with machinery and how those risks can be minimized through proper installation and use of safety guards and devices.
What does this course cover?
It covers dangerous mechanical motions, fixed and interlock guards, guarding points of operation, safety devices, protecting your hands, and safe work practices, along with an introduction and review.
Why is machine guarding important?
OSHA estimates that the lack of machine guarding is the second most frequent safety violation in industrial workplaces today, and each year thousands of employees are injured by machines they believe are safe.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course addresses industrial safety systems, machine guarding, safety training, and workplace safety, supporting Minimum Industry Safety Training and OSHA Certification topics.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction, Dangerous Mechanical Motions, Fixed and Interlock Guards, Guarding Points of Operation, Safety Devices, Protecting Your Hands, Safe Work Practices, and a Review.
