Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from needless and preventable machinery-related injuries
The point of operation, as well as all parts of the machine that move while the machine is working, must be safeguarded
A good rule to remember is: Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded
Management
ensure all machinery is properly guarded
Supervisors
train employees on specific guard rules in their areas
ensure machine guards remain in place and are functional
immediately correct machine guard deficiencies
Employees
do not remove guards unless machine is locked and tagged
report machine guard problems to supervisors immediately
do not operate equipment unless guards are in place
Power-transmission apparatus (shafting, flywheels, pulleys, belts, chain drives, etc.) less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform must be guarded.