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Machine Safety Procedures Guide for Injury Prevention

Learn machine guarding and operating procedures to reduce the risk of injury. Understand hazards, safeguards, adjustable guards, and how to respond in case of accidents. Ensure safety measures with detailed guidelines.

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Machine Safety Procedures Guide for Injury Prevention

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  1. Machine Guarding

  2. Operating procedures reduce risk of injury • Pre-startup inspection • Job set-up • Control panel 1a

  3. Operating procedures reduce risk of injury • Normal shutdown procedure • Emergency shutdown procedure • Maintenance during normal activities 1b

  4. Hazards of machine operation • Rotations • Reciprocating motions • Transverse motions 2a

  5. Hazards of machine operation • Severe injuries • Amputation • Fractures • Lacerations • Crushing injuries 2b

  6. Hazards of machine operation • Minor injuries • Bruises • Abrasions • Sprains and strains • Pinching injuries • Minor burns • Cuts 2c

  7. Safeguards • Fixed guards • Interlocked guards • Adjustable guards • Self-adjusting guards 3a

  8. Safeguards • Presence-sensing devices • Pullback devices • Restraint devices 3b

  9. Safeguards • Safety trip controls • Two-hand controls • Gates 3c

  10. Safeguards • Shields • Holding or handling tools • Machine location • Awareness barriers 3d

  11. Adjustable guards • Routers, band saws, table saws have adjustable guards • Restraint straps • Operator is responsible for adjusting 4a

  12. Adjustable guards • Stop machine to adjust guard • Fit guard to prevent tools, fingers from being pulled under or around it • Adjust restraint so as to restrict reach into machine 4b

  13. Report damaged or missing guards • Perform routine inspections • Missing or damaged guards compromise safety 5a

  14. Report damaged or missing guards • Never run machine without adequate guards • Report damaged or missing guards 5b

  15. Machine servicing • Lubrication • Minor adjustments • Take protective measures if guards must be removed to perform maintenance 6a

  16. Lockout/Tagout • De-energize machine if unexpected startup or release of energy could injure employee 7a

  17. Responding to injuries/ accidents • Machine entrapment injuries can be severe 8a

  18. Responding to injuries/ accidents • Help will be needed by company specialists: • Mechanics • Electricians • Operators • Specialized tools may be needed 8b

  19. Responding to injuries/ accidents • Organize first aid supplies in advance • Large dressings • Splints • Backboards 8c

  20. Responding to injuries/ accidents • Emergency responders need to follow requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard 8d

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