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Safety Training

Machine Guarding

The objective of Machine Guarding training is to instruct employees in the safe and appropriate use of machine guards when working with and around potentially hazardous machinery. All employees who use or maintain such equipment should be trained. This training program is designed to communicate, in whole or in part, the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.212; 29 CFR 1910.213; 29 CFR 1910.215; 29 CFR 1910.217; 29 CFR 1910.218; 29 CFR 1910.243.

Upon successful completion of training, trainees will demonstrate an understanding of:

• Your company's machine guarding program requirements
• Machine guard types and their function
• The prohibition against removing or defeating machine guards
• The appropriate and safe operation of specific machines in the workplace

Other programs with similar training/information provisions:

• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)