Product Code: MGOS

Running Time: 18 minutes

Language: English

Version: Standard

When used properly, various types of machine guarding and safety devices allow machine operators to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.  Unfortunately, many operators choose to cheat, defeat or override these types of safety devices; often resulting in severe injury or death.  This is why operators have a responsibility to respect the power of their equipment and the hazards it can present. This responsibility includes understanding the hazards presented by the specific equipment in their work area and following the necessary precautions and safe work practices required to prevent injury.

• What the common hazards of machinery and equipment are.
• What safe work practices all operators should follow to prevent injuries.
• How fixed and adjustable guarding are used to protect operators.
• How presence-sensing devices are used to prevent body parts from entering the danger zone.
• How two-hand controls and two-hand trips prevent hands from entering a machine’s point of operation.

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