machinery safety

Machine Guarding: Protecting Against Moving Machinery Hazards

Machine Guarding: Protecting Against Moving Machinery Hazards

Machine Guarding Overview Machine guards are protective devices designed to prevent contact with dangerous moving parts of machinery and equipment.

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Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Essential Energy Control Safety

Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Essential Energy Control Safety

Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Essential Energy Control Safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures prevent the accidental energization of machinery and equipment during maintenance, repair, or cleaning activities.

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Clothing Hazards: Loose or Inappropriate Attire

Clothing Hazards: Loose or Inappropriate Attire

Clothing Hazards: Loose or Inappropriate Attire Overview Work clothing should protect the wearer while avoiding entanglement hazards, thermal risks, and other safety concerns that inappropriate attire can create in industrial environments.

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Machine Guarding Basics: Essential Protection Systems

Machine Guarding Basics: Essential Protection Systems

Machine Guarding Basics: Essential Protection Systems Overview Machine guarding provides physical barriers between workers and dangerous machine components, preventing contact with moving parts that can cause severe injuries or death.

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Machine Guarding: Protecting Hands and Limbs

Machine Guarding: Protecting Hands and Limbs

Machine Guarding: Protecting Hands and Limbs Overview Machine guarding systems specifically designed to protect hands and limbs prevent contact with moving parts that can cause amputations, crushing injuries, and severe lacerations.

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Pinch Points and Crush Hazards: Recognition and Prevention

Pinch Points and Crush Hazards: Recognition and Prevention

Pinch Points and Crush Hazards: Recognition and Prevention Overview Pinch points and crush hazards exist where moving machine parts, materials, or equipment can trap and compress body parts, causing severe injuries ranging from bruises to amputations.

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