The OSHA standards on general guarding of machinery and mechanical power transmission apparatus (29 CFR 1910.212 and 1910.219) are very broad and generally minimum guarding standards.

• One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by the point of operation, in …

Workers Protection for Workers Overview Each piece of machinery has its own uniqu. mechanical and non-mechanical hazards. Machines can cause a variety of injuries ranging from minor abrasions, …

Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded. Where the operation of a machine or accidental contact with it can injure the operator or others in the vicinity, …

Machine Movements that Require Guarding: Point of operation – where machine performs work on the material being processed. Pinch point – anywhere a part of the body can get caught between two …

When it comes to machine guarding, one size doesn’t fit all. The following factors should be considered when determining which control methods are best suited for your machines.

One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing …