Machine Guarding

Guardrail Safety Topic

This section addresses general issues concerning guardrails in the workplace. [...]

Guardrail Safety Topic2020-05-15T18:21:27-07:00

Hand and Power Tool Sample Training Program

A complete 10 hour sample lesson plan for construction training [...]

Hand and Power Tool Sample Training Program2020-05-15T18:17:47-07:00

Contract Warehouse Worker Caught and Crushed

INCIDENT Mr. Smith was caught in between and crushed by [...]

Contract Warehouse Worker Caught and Crushed2020-04-04T00:04:01-07:00

By the Numbers: Machine Guarding

Across North America, more than 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions, and over 800 deaths per year result from machines and equipment that were not properly guarded.

By the Numbers: Machine Guarding2020-01-07T07:01:48-08:00

OSHA: Machine Guarding – Overview

Key Takeaways: - Understanding the hazards of working with mechanical [...]

OSHA: Machine Guarding – Overview2019-07-08T05:15:45-07:00

ESSENTIAL 29: Machine Guarding

Key Takeaways: Understanding the hazards of working with mechanical equipment, [...]

ESSENTIAL 29: Machine Guarding2019-07-08T05:13:38-07:00

Machine Guarding – SPANISH

Key Takeaways: - Understanding the hazards of working with mechanical [...]

Machine Guarding – SPANISH2019-07-08T05:13:38-07:00

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations

OSHA says an inspection revealed that employees of a Georgia [...]

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations2018-02-22T10:56:46-08:00

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found that the company allegedly failed to [...]

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-18T14:53:27-08:00

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program

An OSHA inspection found alleged hazards associated with cranes, scaffolds, [...]

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program2018-02-15T12:37:47-08:00

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations

OSHA opened an inspection after a worker lost two fingers [...]

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations2018-02-13T16:51:27-08:00

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines

Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-10T17:34:34-08:00

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations

Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations2018-02-07T12:02:20-08:00

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down

Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down2018-01-29T22:44:49-08:00

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together2018-01-29T17:53:42-08:00

Machines in Motion Mean Danger

It’s a simple fact: Machines need to move to perform their tasks. Whether it’s a conveyor belt carrying raw material to a mixing tank, power presses bending sheet metal or a drill press punching holes in a piece of wood, they all operate by movements that cause a serious risk to workers.

Machines in Motion Mean Danger2018-01-29T17:47:29-08:00

Machine Guards Defend Safety

Moving machinery is everywhere. Even something as innocent as a photocopier contains moving parts.

Machine Guards Defend Safety2018-01-29T17:37:45-08:00

Operating a Forklift Requires Training

Forklift safety is an essential part of warehouse and housekeeping safety. A forklift incident can easily injure its driver, as well as workers who share floor space with forklifts.

Operating a Forklift Requires Training2018-01-29T17:27:44-08:00

Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents

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Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents2018-01-24T14:16:04-08:00

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA conducted an inspection of a bakery after receiving a [...]

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties2018-01-24T12:44:27-08:00

Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company

After receiving a complaint alleging electrical and machine guarding hazards, [...]

Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company2018-01-19T17:42:19-08:00

Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist

Working with machinery and equipment is always hazardous. But workers [...]

Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist2018-01-19T17:09:46-08:00
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