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Workers using machinery may be exposed to several hazards that can lead to injury or even death. In the process of removing or avoiding hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of equipment and safety precautions necessary to prevent those hazards.
This course includes
Hours of videos
15 hours, 5 minutes
Units & Quizzes
18
Unlimited Lifetime access
Access on mobile app
Certificate of Completion
Each piece of machinery has its own unique mechanical and non-mechanical hazards. Machines can cause a variety of injuries ranging from minor abrasions, burns or cuts to severe injuries such as fractures, lacerations, crushing injuries or even amputation. Machine guards are your first line of defense against injuries caused by machine operation. Each machine must have adequate safeguards to protect operators and other employees in the immediate work area from hazards created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, sparks and flying debris.
When you complete this course, you will:
- Understand the purpose of machine guarding and the common hazards associated with machine guarding
- Know the rules and regulations for safeguarding and the advantages of different types of safeguards
- Be able to identify the standards for effectively guarding abrasive wheels and grinding machinery
- Understand safety considerations, potential hazards including machine guarding maintenance and training
Course Currilcum
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- Objectives 00:10:00
- Requirements 00:10:00
- Machine Guarding Is Important 00:10:00
- Program Implementation 00:10:00
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- Role 00:30:00
- Safety Committee 00:10:00
- Remember 00:10:00
- Basics Of Machine Guarding 03:00:00
- Methods Of Machine Guarding 04:00:00
- Lockout Tagout Overview 00:40:00
- Tips For Using Contractors 00:10:00
- Purpose of the Standards Around the World FREE 00:30:00
- British Standards FREE 02:00:00
- European Standards FREE 02:00:00
- General Certificate in Machine Guarding Test 00:45:00
