Occupational Safety: Safe Guarding
Course Outline
Course description:
In this course, we’ll actively take a step together towards reducing these alarming numbers by looking at OSHA requirements for machine guarding, why machine guards are important, and the different types of machine safeguards.
This interactive course will provide you with an understanding of the responsibilities of a machine operator, machine guarding methods, inspections, maintenance, and site safety training, as well as the common hazards of working with different machines like lathes, conveyor belts, and metal stamping machines.
Learners will get an understanding of the common injuries related to working with these machines, workplace standards, machine areas, motions and actions, nip point hazards, awareness barriers, and the different types of machine safety devices.
Course price: US$20
Module 1 – Introduction and Glossary
Module 2 – Hazard Identification and Control
Module 3 – Types of Guards
Module 4 – The Point of Operation
Module 5 – Power Transmission Apparatus and Other Moving Parts
Module 6 – Case Study and Safety Tips
Assessment