MACHINE GUARDING CHECKLIST

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Machine Guarding
Is the point of operation guarded?
Are all gears, sprockets, pulleys and flywheels guarded?
Are all exposed belts and chain drives guarded?
Are exposed set screws, key ways, collars, etc. guarded?
Are all hazardous moving parts of the machine including auxiliary parts guarded?
Are fans less than seven feet from the floor guarded with openings ½ inch or less?
Are machines with reciprocating and transverse motions of machine parts guarded?
If there is more than one operator, does each operator have separate controls?
Do the guards in place prevent access to any dangerous moving parts?
Are the guards installed so that moving parts cannot be accessed by reaching over, through, under, over or around the guards?
Are the guards interlocked or firmly secured and not easily removed?
Are the guards in place made of durable material that will withstand current conditions?
Are the guards installed so that additional hazards such as sharp edges, nip points, shear points, etc. are not present?
Does the machine design allow for safe lubrication and adjustment without removing the guards?
Have guards that have been tampered with or removed been repaired and/or replaced?
Are the guards designed to prevent objects from falling into moving parts?
Are machine controls in easy reach of the operator?
Is there a shut off switch within reach of the operator?
Are the machines prevented from automatically starting when power is restored after a power failure?
Are machines anchored to prevent walking or moving?
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Administrative
Have employees been trained on the recognition of machine hazards and the importance of using guards?
Are employees held accountable for keeping guards in place?
Have employees been instructed not to wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery?
Are employees wearing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Are machines being inspected regularly?
Are machines being properly maintained and kept clean?
Are safeguards such as light curtains, two hand controls, etc. tested regularly?
Do machines shut off if there is a failure in the safeguard or guard?
Are procedures in place to ensure machines are shut down before guards are removed?
Lockout/Tagout (If Applicable)
Is there a lockout/tagout program in place?
Are lockout/tagout procedures being followed?
Have employees received training in lockout/tagout?

* Refer to specific OSHA standards for all machine guarding requirements