Machine Guarding
Reduce risk by implementing result-driven safety measures
Course Overview
Protect your employees and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations with professional machine guarding assessments and training. STS Group conducts thorough machine guarding evaluations to determine whether your machinery, equipment, and processes meet legislative and regulatory requirements. Our specialists identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend the most effective and cost-efficient control measures tailored to your operations.
We provide a detailed safeguarding action plan, including documentation that outlines potential hazards, associated risks, and recommended safety controls.
Ready to safeguard your workplace? Contact us today to book your machine guarding training and ensure your team stays safe and compliant.
What You’ll Learn
How to identify hazards associated with machinery and equipment
The concept and importance of machine guarding
Safe work practices to prevent injuries such as cuts, crushes, and amputations
Types of machine guards: fixed, interlocking, adjustable, self-adjusting, and presence-sensing devices
Proper use of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance
Compliance with OH&S regulations and industry standards
How to develop a safeguarding action plan for your workplace
Who Should Attend?
Machine operators and production staff
Maintenance and repair personnel
Supervisors, safety officers, and managers
Any employee working near industrial machinery or equipment
Topics
Introduction to machine hazards and risk assessment
Types of machine guards and their applications
OSHA and Ontario safety regulations (OH&S Act, Ontario Regulation 851)
Safe operating procedures and emergency stop protocols
Golden rules of machine guarding
7-foot rule and other key safety guidelines
Cost-effective control measures and workplace safety documentation
Delivery Options
On-Site Training: Hands-on training at your workplace for real machinery and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the concept of machine guarding?
It is the practice of safeguarding workers from dangerous machinery parts through physical guards, devices, and safe procedures.
- What are the OSHA requirements for machine guarding?
OSHA requires employers to protect employees from moving machinery parts, provide proper training, and maintain all guards and safety devices.
- How many types of guards are there?
There are five main types: fixed, interlocking, adjustable, self-adjusting, and presence-sensing devices.
- What is an example of a machine guard?
A fixed barrier around a saw blade or a sensor that stops a press when a hand enters the danger zone.
- What are the four basic areas that machine safety covers?
Hazard recognition, safeguarding controls, safe work procedures, and compliance with legal standards.
- What is the golden rule of machine guarding?
Never bypass or remove safety guards and always follow proper operational and safety procedures.
- What is the 7-foot rule for machine guarding?
It is a safety guideline suggesting a minimum safe distance of seven feet from certain types of machinery to prevent accidental contact.