Workers using machinery may be exposed to several hazards that can lead to injury or even death. Machine guarding violations are frequently among the top 10 most-cited OSHA standards each year. 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 Certification course, you will learn the purpose and importance of OSHA machine-guarding standards in preventing injuries.
Complete Your Machine Guarding Training Online!
Taking our course online offers these benefits:
- 24/7 course access
- Log on and off as many times as you want
- Work anytime, anywhere - All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
- Course trainer email access for any questions you have
- Allows up to 180 days to complete the course
Upon successful completion of this OSHA Education Center course, you will receive your official Certificate of Completion.
About the 1-Hour Machine Guarding Certificate Course
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
When you complete this course, you will:
- Understand the purpose of machine guarding and the common hazards associated with machine guarding
- Know the OSHA 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