Our OSHA Machine Guarding Training course is designed for workers and safety professionals in the general industry, aligned with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O standard. Participants will learn essential safety practices to prevent machine-related injuries. This OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training course explores both primary and secondary safeguarding methods. These include the installation of various types of machine guards, safety devices, and safety controls, as well as maintaining safe distances from dangerous moving parts. Participants will understand the importance of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for controlling hazardous energy during maintenance and servicing, as well as how to mitigate risks through proper equipment handling and machine safety protocols.
In addition, this Machine Guarding course covers important aspects such as the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ergonomic considerations to reduce worker fatigue. By the end of this training, workers and safety professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to implement effective machine safeguarding measures, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and creating a safer work environment.
Who Can Benefit from Machine Guarding Safety Training?
OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training is essential for anyone who works with or around machinery. This includes:
- Machine operators,
- Maintenance technicians,
- Workers involved in machine setup, repair, and servicing,
- Supervisors and safety managers responsible for enforcing safety protocols, and
- Employees working with automated systems, robotics, or any industrial equipment requiring safeguarding.
By completing this OSHA Machine Guarding Safety training, workers can improve safety, reduce the risk of injuries, and ensure compliance with OSHA’s machine guarding regulations.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic Machine Guarding Safety Training certificate of course completion which will be emailed to you immediately.
- Our online support is available 24/7, 365-days a year.
- Our telephone support is available Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific time).
Please reach us via:
- Email: info@HAZWOPER-OSHA.com
- Toll-free: (866) 429-6742
- Local: (310) 498-0546
Our interactive OSHA Machine Guarding Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience interesting, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
Our Machine Guarding Training course is narrated by professional narrators, who know how to bring their words to life in an enthusiastic, conversational tone. We firmly believe that the right voice can help elevate your learning experience.
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Our OSHA Machine Guarding Training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your Machine Guarding Training without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online training course on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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Course Objectives – OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training
- Understand and apply OSHA machine guarding requirements to ensure compliance with safety standards in the workplace;
- Identify common hazards associated with machinery and determine appropriate OSHA machine guarding solutions to prevent injuries;
- Recognize the importance of machine guarding safety in protecting workers from mechanical, electrical, and non-mechanical risks;
- Know the various types of machine guards, such as fixed, interlocked, and adjustable guards, and their appropriate applications;
- Develop the ability to evaluate and use safeguarding devices such as photoelectric sensors, pullback devices, and two-hand controls to protect workers;
- Know about the use of machine safety guard in safeguarding automated systems, robotics, and semi-automatic feeding and ejection methods;
- Understand the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure worker protection; and
- Understand OSHA machine guarding standard for safeguarding machines during maintenance, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and post-maintenance safety;
- Understand how ergonomics impact machine safety and contribute to injury prevention in the workplace; and
- Know about emergency response procedures for machine-related incidents to minimize injuries and workplace disruptions.
Machine Guarding Safety Training Course Syllabus
Our course OSHA Machine Guarding Training comprises 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Machine Safeguarding
Machine safeguarding is crucial for preventing serious injuries like amputations. This lesson covers both mechanical and non-mechanical hazards, OSHA safety regulations, and the hazards associated with unguarded machines. Participants will also learn how to identify risks and conduct hazard analysis to improve safety practices.
Lesson 2: Primary Safeguarding Methods
This lesson explores different types of guards, such as fixed, interlocked, and adjustable guards, as well as examines safety devices like photoelectric sensors. Installation considerations and performance standards will also be covered.
Lesson 3: Secondary Safeguarding Methods
It discusses secondary safeguarding methods essential for worker safety when primary safety measures are not feasible. We will discuss various techniques, including safeguarding by location, safe distance, safe holding, and safe opening methods. Additionally, we will cover feeding and ejection methods, awareness aids, and the importance of safe work procedures and administrative controls in minimizing machine hazards.
Lesson 4: Requirements for Safeguards
This lesson covers safeguarding requirements. It discusses lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and how ergonomics play a role in safety. Maintenance protocols and safeguarding for robotic systems are also key elements in ensuring a secure work environment.
Final Examination
Our OSHA Machine Guarding Safety online training course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
This OSHA Machine Guarding Safety online course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) originated the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and currently ensures that providers of continuing education and training uphold high-quality standards by adhering to the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training through a rigorous accreditation process.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). We adhere to the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for excellence in instructional practices. This accreditation enables HAZWOPER OSHA Training to issue the IACET CEU, validating the quality of our educational offerings.
Those enrolled in this OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training course will receive 0.2 CEUs.
Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
IACET Certified
As an IACET-certified company, we are positioned to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to students enrolled in this training course. The total CEUs earned for this Machine Guarding Safety online training course equals 0.2.
Training Requirements
There are no prerequisites to this course.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, in addition to this online course, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual/remote and in-person client-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training as specified in the Federal OSHA Regulation: 29 CFR 19210 Subpart O.
We can customize this OSHA Machine Guarding Training course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Virtual Instructor-Led Group Training
Rates for the virtual/remote group ILT training courses are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content. To get a quote,
email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date for scheduling the training, and
- Number of employees expected to be trained.
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We will get you a quote within 24 Hours!
In-Person Client-Site Instructor-Led Group Training
To get a quote for in-person client-site ILT group safety training, email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the following details:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date(s) for the training,
- Location for the training, and
- Number of expected participants.
We will get you a quote within 24 Hours!
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‘Large corporations often operate and manage in-house learning management systems (LMS).’
We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
If you are in search of SCORM-compliant safety training courses developed in compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, NFPA 70E, DOT Hazmat, and RCRA safety regulations, then you are at the right place!
As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online OSHA Machine Guarding Safety Training course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
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- Prevents Injuries and Amputations: Teaches workers how to properly guard machinery and follow safety protocols to prevent serious injuries, including amputations, caused by contact with moving parts and other machine hazards.
- Teaches Hazard Identification and Control: Helps workers identify common machine hazards, such as rotating parts, nip points, and sharp edges. It also covers how to apply appropriate safeguards, including guards and safety devices, to minimize these risks.
- Ensures Proper Use of Safety Devices: Focuses on the correct installation, inspection, and maintenance of machine guards, safety sensors, and other protective devices like two-hand controls. Workers will learn how to ensure these systems are functioning effectively to prevent injuries.
By completing this training, workers gain the necessary skills to reduce machine-related risks, comply with OSHA machine guarding standards, and contribute to a safer work environment.
- Ensuring all machinery is adequately guarded to protect operators and other employees from hazards.
- Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of machine guards to ensure they are in proper working condition.
- Providing training to employees on the importance of machine guards, how to use them correctly, and the hazards of bypassing or removing guards.
- Complying with OSHA standards and regulations related to machine guarding.
- The purpose and function of machine guards.
- How to use and adjust guards properly.
- The hazards associated with machinery and the importance of not removing or bypassing guards.
OSHA does not set a specific expiration date for Machine Guarding Safety Training certification. However, it is recommended that workers complete refresher training every 3 years to stay updated on safety regulations and best practices. Employers may establish their own renewal requirements to ensure compliance and workplace safety.
The certificate issued by HAZWOPER OSHA Training expires in 3 years.
- Machine Operators
- Maintenance Technicians
- Safety Managers
- Supervisors
- Employers managing workplaces with machinery
