Cutting. Shearing. Rotation. Pinch points. All of these threaten your fingers and hands. Machine guards are designed to protect you from the hazards of moving machinery parts. This training describes common hazards associated with moving machinery parts and the requirements and safeguards that should be used to minimize your risk of injury. Ideal learners are those who work with machinery.

This online Machine Guarding course covers the following topics:

• Regulations and Requirements
• Mechanical Equipment Hazards
• Safeguards
• Safety Devices
• Other Safeguards
• Inspections

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the mechanical hazards common to all machines
• Recognize the types of guards used to control machine hazards
• Recognize different types of safety devices used to control machine hazards
• Describe other safeguards that may be used to minimize your risk of machine-related injury

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.