Machine

Guarding
Operating procedures
reduce risk of injury
Pre-startup inspection

Job set-up

Control panel

1a
Operating procedures
reduce risk of injury
Normal shutdown procedure
Emergency
shutdown
procedure
Maintenance
during normal
activities
1b
Hazards of machine
operation
Rotations

Reciprocating motions

Transverse
motions

2a
Hazards of machine
operation
Severe injuries
Amputation
Fractures
Lacerations
Crushing injuries

2b
Hazards of machine
operation
Minor injuries
Bruises
Abrasions
Sprains and strains
Pinching injuries
Minor burns
Cuts

2c
Safeguards
Fixed guards

Interlocked guards

Adjustable guards

Self-adjusting guards
3a
Safeguards
Presence-sensing devices

Pullback devices

Restraint devices

3b
Safeguards
Safety trip controls

Two-hand controls

Gates

3c
Safeguards
Shields

Holding or handling tools

Machine location

Awareness barriers
3d
Adjustable guards
Routers,band saws, table saws
have adjustable guards

Restraint straps

Operator is responsible for

adjusting

4a
Adjustable guards
Stop machine to adjust guard

Fitguard to prevent tools,

fingers from being pulled under
or around it

Adjustrestraint so as to restrict
reach into machine

4b
Report damaged or
missing guards
Perform routine inspections

Missing or damaged
guards
compromise
safety

5a
Report damaged or
missing guards
Never
run machine without
adequate guards

Reportdamaged
or missing guards

5b
Machine servicing
Lubrication

Minor adjustments

Takeprotective measures if
guards must be removed to
perform maintenance

6a
Lockout/Tagout
De-energizemachine if
unexpected startup or release
of energy could injure
employee

7a
Responding to injuries/
accidents
Machineentrapment injuries
can be severe

8a
Responding to injuries/
accidents
Helpwill be needed by company
specialists:
Mechanics
Electricians
Operators
Specialized tools
may be needed

8b
Responding to injuries/
accidents
Organize first aid supplies in
advance
Large dressings
Splints
Backboards

8c
Responding to injuries/
accidents
Emergency responders need to
follow requirements of OSHAs
Bloodborne Pathogens standard

8d