Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded
Machines that can cause injury to workers require safeguarding. The hazards and point of operation are outlined as well as the tips to guarding equipment.
The guarding checklist provides key questions to ask including: can an operator make contact with a moving part of the machine, are guards 6-sided, as well as other items to review when safeguarding equipment.
Download this safety alert in English or Spanish for the full list of tips for machine guarding:
Download Machine Guarding Safety Alert (PDF)
Download Machine Guarding Safety Alert SPANISH (PDF)