Machine Guarding

Operating procedures reduce risk of injury v Pre-startup inspection v Job set-up v Control panel 1a

Operating procedures reduce risk of injury v Normal shutdown procedure v Emergency shutdown procedure v Maintenance during normal activities 1b

Hazards of machine operation v Rotations v Reciprocating motions v Transverse motions 2a

Hazards of machine operation v Severe injuries AmputationAmputation FracturesFractures LacerationsLacerations Crushing injuriesCrushing injuries 2b

Hazards of machine operation v Minor injuries BruisesBruises AbrasionsAbrasions Sprains and strainsSprains and strains Pinching injuriesPinching injuries Minor burnsMinor burns CutsCuts 2c

Safeguards v Fixed guards v Interlocked guards v Adjustable guards v Self-adjusting guards 3a

Safeguards v Presence-sensing devices v Pullback devices v Restraint devices 3b

Safeguards v Safety trip controls v Two-hand controls v Gates 3c

Safeguards v Shields v Holding or handling tools v Machine location v Awareness barriers 3d

Adjustable guards v Routers, band saws, table saws have adjustable guards v Restraint straps v Operator is responsible for adjusting 4a

Adjustable guards v Stop machine to adjust guard v Fit guard to prevent tools, fingers from being pulled under or around it v Adjust restraint so as to restrict reach into machine 4b

Report damaged or missing guards v Perform routine inspections v Missing or damaged guards compromise safety 5a

Report damaged or missing guards v Never run machine without adequate guards v Report damaged or missing guards 5b

Machine servicing v Lubrication v Minor adjustments v Take protective measures if guards must be removed to perform maintenance 6a

Lockout/Tagout v De-energize machine if unexpected startup or release of energy could injure employee 7a

Responding to injuries/ accidents v Machine entrapment injuries can be severe 8a

Responding to injuries/ accidents v Help will be needed by company specialists: MechanicsMechanics ElectriciansElectricians OperatorsOperators Specialized tools may be neededSpecialized tools may be needed 8b

Responding to injuries/ accidents v Organize first aid supplies in advance Large dressingsLarge dressings SplintsSplints BackboardsBackboards 8c

Responding to injuries/ accidents v Emergency responders need to follow requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard 8d