Workers using machinery may be exposed to several hazards that can lead to injury or even death. In the process of removing or avoiding hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of equipment and safety precautions necessary to prevent those hazards. In this 1-Hour Machine Guarding course, you will learn the purpose and importance of machine guarding in preventing injuries.

Important topics covered in this course include: General Requirements for Machine Guarding and Abrasive Wheel Machinery Point of Operation and Abrasive Wheel Machinery Guarding Additional Guarding and Protection Requirements and Types of Safeguards Machinery hazards Training, Maintenance and Repair

Complete Your Machine Guarding Training Online

Taking your course online offers the following benefits:

• Work anytime, anywhere - All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
• Log on and off as often as you like to work at your own pace
• Course trainer email access for any questions you have
• 24/7 course access
• Allows up to 6 months to complete the course

This course is offered to you by the OSHA Training Institute Education Center of the University of South Florida in cooperation with the American Safety Council, Inc. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an OSHA Training Institute Education Center Certificate of Completion from the University of South Florida.

Course Details

When you complete this course, you will:

• Understand the purpose of machine guarding and the common hazards associated with machine guarding
• Know the rules and regulations for safeguarding and the advantages of different types of safeguards
• Be able to identify the standards for effectively guarding abrasive wheels and grinding machinery
• Understand safety considerations, potential hazards including machine guarding maintenance and training

Course sections include General Requirements for Machine Guarding, Safeguarding, Abrasive Wheel Machinery, and Safety Considerations.