1. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by

2. Machine Guarding— The Case of the Inadequate Guard 11016931 ©2003 P O W E R P O I N T ® T R A I N I N G

3. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Machine Hazards Point of operation:  Cutting  Punching  Shearing  Bending Mechanical motion:  Reciprocating  Transverse  Rotating  Nip points

4. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Take a Look at the Facts  Employee is sweeping ground wheat from around machinery  Work rules did not address cleaning around operating machinery

5. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Take a Look at the Facts (cont.)  4-inch gap between guard and the machine body  She reaches under a belt and pulley guard with a hand brush  No guard under the belt and pulley assembly

6. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Take a Look at the Facts (cont.)  Left glove is caught by in-running belt, and hand is pulled into motor pulley  Employee loses middle and index fingers and suffers two compound fractures to left arm

7. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. What Do You Think Went Wrong?  Why did the employee reach under the guard?  Was the employee aware of the hazards?  Did the employee see the guard and assume there was no hazard?  Did the employee’s glove play a role?  Should workers clean under operating machinery?  Who should inspect machine guarding?

8. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Let’s Review the Causes  Employee reached under guard  Employee did not inspect guard  Guard did not completely cover the hazard  Employee attempted to clean under operating machinery  Lack of work rules and training

9. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Let’s Talk About Guard Types  Fixed guards  Interlocked guards  Adjustable guards  Self-adjusting guards

10. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Keys to Adequate Guarding  Prevent bodily contact  Secure guards to machinery  Protect from falling objects  Create no additional hazards  Ensure safe lubrication  Does not interfere with production efforts

11. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Don’t Let It Happen to You  Avoid machinery unless properly trained  Learn to identify the point of operation and mechanical motion  Make sure all machine guards are in place  Understand guarding requirements  Know who to contact if a guard is missing, damaged, or inadequate

12. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz 1.Give an example of the type of hazardous action that occurs at the point of operation. 2. How does an interlocked guard protect workers when the guard can be opened? 3.What is the main drawback of an adjustable guard? 4.What is the primary purpose of a guard?

13. Quiz (cont.) 5.What should you do if you find a damaged guard? 6.Give an example of a hazardous mechanical motion. 7.What should you do before starting a machine? 8.How should you approach machinery if you have not been trained? 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

14. Quiz Answers 1. Q.Give an example of the type of hazardous action that occurs at the point of operation. A.Cutting, punching, shearing, or bending. 2. Q.How does an interlocked guard protect workers when the guard can be opened? A.In interlocked guard is designed to shut off the machine when opened.

15. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers (cont.) 3. Q. What is the main drawback of an adjustable guard? A. The operator must adjust the guard appropriately to provide protection. 4. Q.What is the primary purpose of a guard? A.Prevent bodily contact with the machine’s hazard.

16. Quiz Answers (cont.) 5.Q.What should you do if you find a damaged guard? A.Report the damage to a supervisor or maintenance person. 6.Q.Give an example of a hazardous mechanical motion. A.Reciprocating, transverse, rotating, or nip points. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

17. Quiz Answers (cont.) 7.Q.What should you do before starting a machine? A.Inspect the guards to make sure they are in place and in good condition. 8.Q.How should you approach machinery if you have not been trained? A.Stay away from machinery until trained on hazards and safe work practices. 11016931 ©2003 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.