Machine Guarding
During the period 1992-99, there was on average more than 21 fatal and more than 11,000 nonfatal workplace amputations annually. Fifty-three percent of these nonfatal amputations occurred in manufacturing alone, resulting in a rate of amputations for that industry that was more than two and one-half times higher than the national average in 1999. Operators, fabricators, and laborers accounted for more nonfatal amputations than all other occupations combined. OSHA citations for these safety infractions include missing and improper use of machine guards designed to protect workers against dangerous machine parts. In spite of the attention given to this area, violations associated with improper use of machine guards continuously rank among the citations most frequently issued by OSHA each year (Source: osha.gov).
Upon completion of this learning event, employees will demonstrate knowledge of machine guarding, its function and importance. There are no specific training requirements for machine guarding. However, this course will provide employees with valuable baseline knowledge of the hazards of operating machinery, the benefits of guarding that machinery, and how machine guarding is done.
Relevant Standards: N/A
- Linear Duration/min: 00:15:00
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience
: This course is intended for employees who, during their regular work duties, are required to work with or around machines equipped with guarded machinery.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- MCG 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives
- MCG 1.2.0 Define machine guarding and its importance 01:45
- MCG 1.3.0 Locate fundamental machine motions and actions and their hazards 00:38
- MCG 1.4.0 Identify machine motions and actions and their hazards 01:52
- MCG 1.5.0 Recognize the need for and requirements for guards 01:38
- MCG 1.6.0 Recognize the types of machine guards 01:42
- MCG 1.7.0 Recognize the types of machine devices 02:06
