Machine guarding poster

Machine guarding keeps hands and bodies away from the parts of a machine that cut, crush, pull in or throw things out. This poster shows the four places OSHA says guards are needed (the point of operation, rotating parts, in-running nip points and flying chips and sparks), the six things a good guard must do from OSHA's safeguarding guide, and the rule for everyone: never reach around, under or over a guard, and stop and report one that is missing or damaged.

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Machine guarding

Guards keep hands away from the parts that cut, crush and pull in.

Guards are needed at

The point of operation Where the machine cuts, presses or forms.
Rotating parts Shafts, couplings, spindles, flywheels.
In-running nip points Belts, chains, rollers, gears.
Flying chips and sparks Grinding, cutting, machining.

A good guard

Stops contact with the hazard
Is secure and hard to remove
Keeps objects from falling in
Creates no new hazard
Lets the work be done
Allows safe lubrication

Never reach around, under or over a guard. Missing or damaged? Stop the machine and report it.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 and OSHA 3067, Concepts and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding.

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How to use it

Putting the Machine guarding poster to work

1
Post it on machines in the production area and at the maintenance bench.
2
Use the six requirements when you check a guard after a repair or design a new one.
3
Pair it with the machine guarding inspection sheet for a monthly walk.
4
Remind maintenance that guards go back on before the machine is handed back.

Where the poster goes and how to teach with it, in the order to try them.

Which size to print

24 x 36 in or A2: a main wall or team board, read from a few metres away.
18 x 24 in or A3: a station or notice board. The A3 file also fits 11 x 17 in paper.
Letter or A4: a clipboard, binder or handout, on any office printer.

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