[Audio] Safety Coordinator: A Safety Committee Member Machine Guarding purpose The Machine Guard Program for J-Z-N-E-E Renewable Energy Technology; hereafter referred to as “The Company,” is to ensure the safety of our employees by establishing appropriate machine safeguarding procedures for any machine part, function or process that may cause injury. All hazardous areas of a machine shall be guarded to prevent accidental "caught in" situations. This program outlines responsibilities for all employees, routine inspections for all machines and required employee training. All employees are required to follow the minimum procedures outlined in this program. Any deviations from this program must be immediately brought to the attention of Management. responsibilities Management Ensuring each department or functional area has a copy of the program Ensuring that all current and new machinery is inspected for proper machine safeguarding Developing procedures for taking improperly guarded machines out of service Ensuring that improperly guarded machines are fixed before being put back into service Maintaining a machine-specific list of safeguarding methods Scheduling employee training and ensuring new hires are trained on the program Providing outside contractors with information on The Companies machine safeguarding program Reviewing and updating the program and materials as needed Maintaining records pertaining to the program Ensuring assigned machine operators are trained on the Machine Safeguarding Program Stopping and correcting any unsafe work practice or condition immediately Employees Do not remove machine guards unless equipment if locked and tagged Replace machine guards properly Report machine guard problems to supervisors immediately Do not operate equipment unless guards are in place and functional Only trained and authorized employees may remove machine guards Machine Guarding US. 

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Safety Coordinator: A Safety Committee Member

Machine Guarding
 PURPOSE The Machine Guard Program for JZNEE Renewable Energy Technology; hereafter referred to as “The Company,” is to ensure the safety of our employees by establishing appropriate machine safeguarding procedures for any machine part, function or process that may cause injury. All hazardous areas of a machine shall be guarded to prevent accidental "caught in" situations.
 This program outlines responsibilities for all employees, routine inspections for all machines and required employee training. All employees are required to follow the minimum procedures outlined in this program. Any deviations from this program must be immediately brought to the attention of Management.
 RESPONSIBILITIES Management Ensuring each department or functional area has a copy of the program Ensuring that all current and new machinery is inspected for proper machine safeguarding Developing procedures for taking improperly guarded machines out of service Ensuring that improperly guarded machines are fixed before being put back into service Maintaining a machine-specific list of safeguarding methods Scheduling employee training and ensuring new hires are trained on the program Providing outside contractors with information on The Companies machine safeguarding program Reviewing and updating the program and materials as needed Maintaining records pertaining to the program Ensuring assigned machine operators are trained on the Machine Safeguarding Program Stopping and correcting any unsafe work practice or condition immediately
 Employees Do not remove machine guards unless equipment if locked and tagged Replace machine guards properly Report machine guard problems to supervisors immediately Do not operate equipment unless guards are in place and functional Only trained and authorized employees may remove machine guards

[Audio] policy The Company will provide safeguards if a worker may accidentally, or through the work process, meet: A dangerous moving part of a machine A pinch point, cutting edge, or point of a machine at which material is cut, shaped, bored, or formed An open flame A steam pipe or other surface with a temperature that exceeds or may exceed 80 Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) A cooled surface that is or may be less than minus 80 Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) HAZARDS The use of machinery or equipment with inadequate guards or damaged controls can result in: Amputation Skin Burns Cuts and fractures Death HAZARD CONTROLS Controls used to prevent exposure to moving or energized machine parts includes: Machine guards Interlocks Presence sensing devices Gates Two-hand controls Employee training machine GUARDING requirements Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured. A guard shall not offer an accident hazard. The point-of-operation of machines whose operation exposes an Employee to injury shall be guarded. Revolving drums, barrels and containers shall be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism. When periphery of fan blades are less than 7 feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. For example, Drill Presses, Bench Grinders, et cetera. 

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POLICY The Company will provide safeguards if a worker may accidentally, or through the work process, meet: A dangerous moving part of a machine A pinch point, cutting edge, or point of a machine at which material is cut, shaped, bored, or formed An open flame A steam pipe or other surface with a temperature that exceeds or may exceed 80 Celsius (176° Fahrenheit) A cooled surface that is or may be less than minus 80 Celsius (176° Fahrenheit)
 HAZARDS The use of machinery or equipment with inadequate guards or damaged controls can result in: Amputation Skin Burns Cuts and fractures Death
 HAZARD CONTROLS Controls used to prevent exposure to moving or energized machine parts includes: Machine guards Interlocks Presence sensing devices Gates Two-hand controls Employee training
 MACHINE GUARDING REQUIREMENTS Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured. A guard shall not offer an accident hazard. The point-of-operation of machines whose operation exposes an Employee to injury shall be guarded. Revolving drums, barrels and containers shall be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism. When periphery of fan blades are less than 7 feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. For example, Drill Presses, Bench Grinders, etc.

[Audio] GENERAL requirements For machine GUARDS All machines shall be safeguarded to prevent any part of the employee's body or clothing from contacting a hazardous area. All points of operation, nip points, pinch points, rotating shafts, and belts will be guarded. The guards will prevent objects from falling into the equipment. Safeguards must not be easily removed or altered and will be constructed of substantial material that resists fire and corrosion. When possible, The Company will use clear plastic guards that allow for easy inspection. Guards shall not create an additional hazard such as a shear point, contain a jagged edge or have unfinished surfaces. Guards shall be installed so that routine maintenance can be performed without removing the guard. Employees shall not use any machine/equipment with a damaged or missing guard until it is repaired or replaced. The Company will ensure that a machine has safeguards on it that will prevent a worker from meeting the following hazards: Moving parts on the machine Points of the machine at which material is cut, shaped, or bored Surfaces with temperatures that may cause skin to freeze, burn, or blister Energized components Debris, material, or objects thrown from a machine Material being fed into or removed from the machine Any other hazard that may pose a risk to the safety or health of the worker No person may remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless it is necessary to perform servicing, repairs, tests, cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments on or to the machinery that cannot be done with the safeguard in place. When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective, an employer must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced (When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective by a worker who does not directly control the machine, an employer must ensure that the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective locks out the machine.) A person must not remove a safeguard from a machine that is operating if the safeguard is not designed to be removed when the machine is operating. Guards must prevent hands, arms, or any part of an employee’s body from making contact with hazardous moving parts. A good safeguarding system eliminates the possibility of the operator or other Employees from placing parts of their bodies near hazardous moving parts.. 

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE GUARDS All machines shall be safeguarded to prevent any part of the employee's body or clothing from contacting a hazardous area. All points of operation, nip points, pinch points, rotating shafts, and belts will be guarded. The guards will prevent objects from falling into the equipment. Safeguards must not be easily removed or altered and will be constructed of substantial material that resists fire and corrosion. When possible, The Company will use clear plastic guards that allow for easy inspection.
 Guards shall not create an additional hazard such as a shear point, contain a jagged edge or have unfinished surfaces. Guards shall be installed so that routine maintenance can be performed without removing the guard. Employees shall not use any machine/equipment with a damaged or missing guard until it is repaired or replaced. The Company will ensure that a machine has safeguards on it that will prevent a worker from meeting the following hazards: Moving parts on the machine Points of the machine at which material is cut, shaped, or bored Surfaces with temperatures that may cause skin to freeze, burn, or blister Energized components Debris, material, or objects thrown from a machine Material being fed into or removed from the machine Any other hazard that may pose a risk to the safety or health of the worker
 No person may remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless it is necessary to perform servicing, repairs, tests, cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments on or to the machinery that cannot be done with the safeguard in place. When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective, an employer must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced (When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective by a worker who does not directly control the machine, an employer must ensure that the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective locks out the machine.) A person must not remove a safeguard from a machine that is operating if the safeguard is not designed to be removed when the machine is operating. Guards must prevent hands, arms, or any part of an employee’s body from making contact with hazardous moving parts. A good safeguarding system eliminates the possibility of the operator or other Employees from placing parts of their bodies near hazardous moving parts.

[Audio] Employees should not be able to easily remove or tamper with guards. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material that will withstand the conditions of normal use and must be firmly secured to the machine. The Company will ensure that safeguards always remain in place. The Company will ensure that a safeguard that is removed from a machine or made ineffective to permit maintenance, testing, repair, or adjustment of a machine is replaced or made effective before a worker is required or permitted to use the machine. Guard should ensure that no objects can fall into moving parts. An example would be a small tool which is dropped into a cycling machine could easily become a projectile that could and injure others. Guard edges should be rolled or bolted in such a way to eliminate sharp or jagged edges. Guard should not create interference which would hamper employees from performing their assigned tasks quickly and comfortably. Lubrication points and feeds should be placed outside the guarded area to eliminate the need for guard removal. When there is a risk that a worker or a worker's apparel may meet a moving part of a machine, an employer must ensure that the worker: Wears close-fitting clothing Confines long hair with a hairnet, close-fitting cap, close-fitting headwear, or some other effective means Does not wear dangling neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches, rings, or other similar items that may create a potential hazard A person must not remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless removing it or making it ineffective is necessary to perform maintenance, tests, repairs, adjustments, or other tasks on equipment. If a worker removes a safeguard or makes it ineffective, the worker must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced. If a safeguard for machinery is removed or made ineffective and the machinery cannot be directly controlled by a worker, the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective must lock out or lock out and tag the machinery or render it inoperative machine INSPECTIONS All new equipment and machines shall be inspected by the Program Administrator after setup and before being placed into service. All guards that came standard from the manufacturer must be in place and operational before use. Supervisors and machine operators will visually inspect their machine's safeguards before every shift. Each machine will be thoroughly inspected monthly using the audit in Appendix A Machines that. 

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Employees should not be able to easily remove or tamper with guards. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material that will withstand the conditions of normal use and must be firmly secured to the machine. The Company will ensure that safeguards always remain in place. The Company will ensure that a safeguard that is removed from a machine or made ineffective to permit maintenance, testing, repair, or adjustment of a machine is replaced or made effective before a worker is required or permitted to use the machine. Guard should ensure that no objects can fall into moving parts. An example would be a small tool which is dropped into a cycling machine could easily become a projectile that could and injure others. Guard edges should be rolled or bolted in such a way to eliminate sharp or jagged edges. Guard should not create interference which would hamper employees from performing their assigned tasks quickly and comfortably. Lubrication points and feeds should be placed outside the guarded area to eliminate the need for guard removal. When there is a risk that a worker or a worker's apparel may meet a moving part of a machine, an employer must ensure that the worker: Wears close-fitting clothing Confines long hair with a hairnet, close-fitting cap, close-fitting headwear, or some other effective means Does not wear dangling neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches, rings, or other similar items that may create a potential hazard
 A person must not remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless removing it or making it ineffective is necessary to perform maintenance, tests, repairs, adjustments, or other tasks on equipment. If a worker removes a safeguard or makes it ineffective, the worker must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced. If a safeguard for machinery is removed or made ineffective and the machinery cannot be directly controlled by a worker, the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective must lock out or lock out and tag the machinery or render it inoperative
 MACHINE INSPECTIONS All new equipment and machines shall be inspected by the Program Administrator after setup and before being placed into service. All guards that came standard from the manufacturer must be in place and operational before use. Supervisors and machine operators will visually inspect their machine's safeguards before every shift. Each machine will be thoroughly inspected monthly using the audit in Appendix A. Machines that

[Audio] do not pass inspection will be taken out of service. Any machine taken out of service will be isolated from its energy source(s) using the proper isolation method in the Companies Lockout/Tagout Program and an out of service sign (Appendix B) will be promptly attached to the machine. After all safeguarding issues found during the inspection are corrected to meet the standards outlined in the Machine Safeguarding List (Appendix C), the Program Administrator will authorize the area’s supervisor to put the machine back into service. TRAINING All Employees shall be provided training in the hazards of machines and the importance of proper machine guards. Machine safety and machine guarding rules will be thoroughly explained as part of the new hire orientation program and annually as refresher safety training. All employees who operate machines as part of their job will be trained on: Identifying the hazards associated with the machines they work with The written procedures for each machine they operate Types of safeguards and how they provide protection from hazards How to use the safeguard How and under what circumstances the safeguarding can be removed What to do if a safeguard is damaged, missing or is not providing adequate protection The types of personal protective equipment (P-P-E--) that should be worn around their assigned machines Retraining Retraining will be conducted for any employee if: There is a change in assignment that involves using a different machine There is a change in the machine, equipment or processes that presents new hazards There is a change in the machine safeguarding procedures The supervisor has reason to believe or determines through inspection or observation that an employee lacks sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding procedures All training records will be maintained in the form found in Appendix D and retained by Management.. 

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do not pass inspection will be taken out of service. Any machine taken out of service will be isolated from its energy source(s) using the proper isolation method in the Companies Lockout/Tagout Program and an out of service sign (Appendix B) will be promptly attached to the machine.
 After all safeguarding issues found during the inspection are corrected to meet the standards outlined in the Machine Safeguarding List (Appendix C), the Program Administrator will authorize the area’s supervisor to put the machine back into service.
 TRAINING All Employees shall be provided training in the hazards of machines and the importance of proper machine guards. Machine safety and machine guarding rules will be thoroughly explained as part of the new hire orientation program and annually as refresher safety training.
 All employees who operate machines as part of their job will be trained on: Identifying the hazards associated with the machines they work with The written procedures for each machine they operate Types of safeguards and how they provide protection from hazards How to use the safeguard How and under what circumstances the safeguarding can be removed What to do if a safeguard is damaged, missing or is not providing adequate protection The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be worn around their assigned machines
 Retraining Retraining will be conducted for any employee if: There is a change in assignment that involves using a different machine There is a change in the machine, equipment or processes that presents new hazards There is a change in the machine safeguarding procedures The supervisor has reason to believe or determines through inspection or observation that an employee lacks sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding procedures All training records will be maintained in the form found in Appendix D and retained by Management.

[Audio] Appendix A – Machine Safeguarding Audit Date of Audit: Date of Last Audit: Audited by (list all present): Machine Information: Pre-Inspection Machine Notes: Requirements For All Safeguards Yes No Do the safeguards prevent workers’ hands, arms and other body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts? Are the safeguards firmly secured and not easily removed? Do the safeguards ensure that no object will fall into the moving parts? Do the safeguards permit safe, comfortable and relatively easy operation of the machine? Can the machine be lubricated without removing the safeguard? Is there a documented process for shutting down the machine before safeguards are removed? Can the existing safeguards be improved?. 

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APPENDIX A – MACHINE SAFEGUARDING AUDIT

Date of Audit: Date of Last Audit: Audited by (list all present):

 Machine Information:



 Pre-Inspection Machine Notes:



 Requirements For All Safeguards

 Yes No Do the safeguards prevent workers’ hands, arms and other body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts?



 Are the safeguards firmly secured and not easily removed?



 Do the safeguards ensure that no object will fall into the moving parts?



 Do the safeguards permit safe, comfortable and relatively easy operation of the machine?



 Can the machine be lubricated without removing the safeguard?



 Is there a documented process for shutting down the machine before safeguards are removed?



 Can the existing safeguards be improved?

[Audio] Point of Operation Mechanical Hazards Yes No Is there a point of operation safeguard provided for the machine that keeps the operator's hands, fingers and body out of the danger area? Is there evidence that the safeguards have been tampered with or removed? Is there a more practical or effective safeguard? Could changes be made on the machine to eliminate the point of operation hazard? Power Transmission Apparatus Hazards Yes No Are there any unguarded gears, sprockets, pulleys or flywheels on the apparatus? Are there any exposed belts or chain drives? Are there any exposed setscrews, keyways, collars, et cetera ? Are starting and stopping controls within easy reach of the operator? If there is more than one operator, are separate controls provided? Other Moving Parts Yes No Are safeguards provided for all hazardous moving parts of the machine including auxiliary parts?. 

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Point of Operation Mechanical Hazards Yes No Is there a point of operation safeguard provided for the machine that keeps the operator's hands, fingers and body out of the danger area?

 Is there evidence that the safeguards have been tampered with or removed?

 Is there a more practical or effective safeguard?

 Could changes be made on the machine to eliminate the point of operation hazard?

 Power Transmission Apparatus Hazards Yes No Are there any unguarded gears, sprockets, pulleys or flywheels on the apparatus?

 Are there any exposed belts or chain drives?

 Are there any exposed setscrews, keyways, collars, etc. ?

 Are starting and stopping controls within easy reach of the operator?

 If there is more than one operator, are separate controls provided?

 Other Moving Parts Yes No Are safeguards provided for all hazardous moving parts of the machine including auxiliary parts?

[Audio] Electric Hazards Yes No Are there loose conduit fittings? Is the machine properly grounded? Is the power supply correctly fused and protected? Do workers occasionally receive minor shocks while operating the machine?. 

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Electric Hazards Yes No Are there loose conduit fittings?

 Is the machine properly grounded?

 Is the power supply correctly fused and protected?

 Do workers occasionally receive minor shocks while operating the machine?

[Audio] Appendix B – Out Of Service Sign. Safety Coordinator: A Safety Committee Member. 

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[Audio] APPENDIX C – machine safeguarding list Check Your Understanding The safeguards required for each machine and piece of equipment should be identified and documented so that safety training and inspection criteria can be developed to keep operators safe. Most new equipment comes with appropriate guarding, but custom built and some industrial equipment does not come with complete safeguards. For additional information on machine guarding requirement and methods refer to O-S-H-A Concept and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding. Examples of Woodworking Equipment Miter Saws All miter saws will be equipped with the following: A hood that completely encloses the upper portion of the blade down to the point that includes the end of the arbor A self-adjusting lower blade guard that covers the lower portion of the blade and automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the material being cut Band Saws All band saws will be equipped with the following: A guard enclosing all portions of the blade except for the working portion between the bottom of the guide rollers and the table An adjustable guard that can be raised and lowered to the thickness of the material being cut Fully encased band wheels Lathes All lathes will be equipped with a continuous guard that extends over the top of the material being worked to prevent the material from being thrown out of the machine. Examples of Abrasive Wheels Bench and Floor Grinders All bench and floor grinders will be equipped with the following: A guard that covers the spindle end, nut and flange and allows a maximum wheel exposure of 90 degrees beginning at a point no more than 65 degrees above the horizontal surface An adjustable work rest that must be kept a maximum of 1/8 in from the wheel Handheld grinders and cut-off saws All handheld grinders and cut-off saws will be equipped with a guard that allows a maximum cutting wheel exposure of 150 degrees beginning at a point no less than 15 degrees below the horizontal surface. Examples of Power Transmission Shafts All shafts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving shaft and all projecting ends. Pulleys, Gears, Chains and Belts All pulleys, gears, chains, and belts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving parts.. 

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APPENDIX C – MACHINE SAFEGUARDING LIST Check Your Understanding The safeguards required for each machine and piece of equipment should be identified and documented so that safety training and inspection criteria can be developed to keep operators safe. Most new equipment comes with appropriate guarding, but custom built and some industrial equipment does not come with complete safeguards. For additional information on machine guarding requirement and methods refer to OSHA Concept and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding.
 Examples of Woodworking Equipment Miter Saws - All miter saws will be equipped with the following: A hood that completely encloses the upper portion of the blade down to the point that includes the end of the arbor A self-adjusting lower blade guard that covers the lower portion of the blade and automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the material being cut
 Band Saws - All band saws will be equipped with the following: A guard enclosing all portions of the blade except for the working portion between the bottom of the guide rollers and the table An adjustable guard that can be raised and lowered to the thickness of the material being cut Fully encased band wheels Lathes - All lathes will be equipped with a continuous guard that extends over the top of the material being worked to prevent the material from being thrown out of the machine.
 Examples of Abrasive Wheels Bench and Floor Grinders - All bench and floor grinders will be equipped with the following: A guard that covers the spindle end, nut and flange and allows a maximum wheel exposure of 90 degrees beginning at a point no more than 65 degrees above the horizontal surface An adjustable work rest that must be kept a maximum of 1/8 in from the wheel Handheld grinders and cut-off saws - All handheld grinders and cut-off saws will be equipped with a guard that allows a maximum cutting wheel exposure of 150 degrees beginning at a point no less than 15 degrees below the horizontal surface.
 Examples of Power Transmission Shafts - All shafts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving shaft and all projecting ends. Pulleys, Gears, Chains and Belts - All pulleys, gears, chains, and belts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving parts.

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Safety Coordinator: A Safety Committee Member
 Machine Guarding
 purpose The Machine Guard Program for J-Z-N-E-E Renewable Energy Technology; hereafter referred to as “The Company,” is to ensure the safety of our employees by establishing appropriate machine safeguarding procedures for any machine part, function or process that may cause injury. All hazardous areas of a machine shall be guarded to prevent accidental "caught in" situations.
 This program outlines responsibilities for all employees, routine inspections for all machines and required employee training. All employees are required to follow the minimum procedures outlined in this program. Any deviations from this program must be immediately brought to the attention of Management.
 responsibilities Management Ensuring each department or functional area has a copy of the program Ensuring that all current and new machinery is inspected for proper machine safeguarding Developing procedures for taking improperly guarded machines out of service Ensuring that improperly guarded machines are fixed before being put back into service Maintaining a machine-specific list of safeguarding methods Scheduling employee training and ensuring new hires are trained on the program Providing outside contractors with information on The Companies machine safeguarding program Reviewing and updating the program and materials as needed Maintaining records pertaining to the program Ensuring assigned machine operators are trained on the Machine Safeguarding Program Stopping and correcting any unsafe work practice or condition immediately
 Employees Do not remove machine guards unless equipment if locked and tagged Replace machine guards properly Report machine guard problems to supervisors immediately Do not operate equipment unless guards are in place and functional Only trained and authorized employees may remove machine guards






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policy The Company will provide safeguards if a worker may accidentally, or through the work process, meet: A dangerous moving part of a machine A pinch point, cutting edge, or point of a machine at which material is cut, shaped, bored, or formed An open flame A steam pipe or other surface with a temperature that exceeds or may exceed 80 Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) A cooled surface that is or may be less than minus 80 Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit)
 HAZARDS The use of machinery or equipment with inadequate guards or damaged controls can result in: Amputation Skin Burns Cuts and fractures Death
 HAZARD CONTROLS Controls used to prevent exposure to moving or energized machine parts includes: Machine guards Interlocks Presence sensing devices Gates Two-hand controls Employee training
 machine GUARDING requirements Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured. A guard shall not offer an accident hazard. The point-of-operation of machines whose operation exposes an Employee to injury shall be guarded. Revolving drums, barrels and containers shall be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism. When periphery of fan blades are less than 7 feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. For example, Drill Presses, Bench Grinders, et cetera

GENERAL requirements For machine GUARDS All machines shall be safeguarded to prevent any part of the employee's body or clothing from contacting a hazardous area. All points of operation, nip points, pinch points, rotating shafts, and belts will be guarded. The guards will prevent objects from falling into the equipment. Safeguards must not be easily removed or altered and will be constructed of substantial material that resists fire and corrosion. When possible, The Company will use clear plastic guards that allow for easy inspection.
 Guards shall not create an additional hazard such as a shear point, contain a jagged edge or have unfinished surfaces. Guards shall be installed so that routine maintenance can be performed without removing the guard. Employees shall not use any machine/equipment with a damaged or missing guard until it is repaired or replaced. The Company will ensure that a machine has safeguards on it that will prevent a worker from meeting the following hazards: Moving parts on the machine Points of the machine at which material is cut, shaped, or bored Surfaces with temperatures that may cause skin to freeze, burn, or blister Energized components Debris, material, or objects thrown from a machine Material being fed into or removed from the machine Any other hazard that may pose a risk to the safety or health of the worker
 No person may remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless it is necessary to perform servicing, repairs, tests, cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments on or to the machinery that cannot be done with the safeguard in place. When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective, an employer must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced (When a safeguard is removed or made ineffective by a worker who does not directly control the machine, an employer must ensure that the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective locks out the machine.) A person must not remove a safeguard from a machine that is operating if the safeguard is not designed to be removed when the machine is operating. Guards must prevent hands, arms, or any part of an employee’s body from making contact with hazardous moving parts. A good safeguarding system eliminates the possibility of the operator or other Employees from placing parts of their bodies near hazardous moving parts.

Employees should not be able to easily remove or tamper with guards. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material that will withstand the conditions of normal use and must be firmly secured to the machine. The Company will ensure that safeguards always remain in place. The Company will ensure that a safeguard that is removed from a machine or made ineffective to permit maintenance, testing, repair, or adjustment of a machine is replaced or made effective before a worker is required or permitted to use the machine. Guard should ensure that no objects can fall into moving parts. An example would be a small tool which is dropped into a cycling machine could easily become a projectile that could and injure others. Guard edges should be rolled or bolted in such a way to eliminate sharp or jagged edges. Guard should not create interference which would hamper employees from performing their assigned tasks quickly and comfortably. Lubrication points and feeds should be placed outside the guarded area to eliminate the need for guard removal. When there is a risk that a worker or a worker's apparel may meet a moving part of a machine, an employer must ensure that the worker: Wears close-fitting clothing Confines long hair with a hairnet, close-fitting cap, close-fitting headwear, or some other effective means Does not wear dangling neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches, rings, or other similar items that may create a potential hazard
 A person must not remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless removing it or making it ineffective is necessary to perform maintenance, tests, repairs, adjustments, or other tasks on equipment. If a worker removes a safeguard or makes it ineffective, the worker must ensure that: Alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is replaced The safeguard is replaced immediately after the task is completed The safeguard functions properly once replaced. If a safeguard for machinery is removed or made ineffective and the machinery cannot be directly controlled by a worker, the worker who removes the safeguard or makes it ineffective must lock out or lock out and tag the machinery or render it inoperative
 machine INSPECTIONS All new equipment and machines shall be inspected by the Program Administrator after setup and before being placed into service. All guards that came standard from the manufacturer must be in place and operational before use. Supervisors and machine operators will visually inspect their machine's safeguards before every shift. Each machine will be thoroughly inspected monthly using the audit in Appendix A Machines that

do not pass inspection will be taken out of service. Any machine taken out of service will be isolated from its energy source(s) using the proper isolation method in the Companies Lockout/Tagout Program and an out of service sign (Appendix B) will be promptly attached to the machine.
 After all safeguarding issues found during the inspection are corrected to meet the standards outlined in the Machine Safeguarding List (Appendix C), the Program Administrator will authorize the area’s supervisor to put the machine back into service.
 TRAINING All Employees shall be provided training in the hazards of machines and the importance of proper machine guards. Machine safety and machine guarding rules will be thoroughly explained as part of the new hire orientation program and annually as refresher safety training.
 All employees who operate machines as part of their job will be trained on: Identifying the hazards associated with the machines they work with The written procedures for each machine they operate Types of safeguards and how they provide protection from hazards How to use the safeguard How and under what circumstances the safeguarding can be removed What to do if a safeguard is damaged, missing or is not providing adequate protection The types of personal protective equipment (P-P-E--) that should be worn around their assigned machines
 Retraining Retraining will be conducted for any employee if: There is a change in assignment that involves using a different machine There is a change in the machine, equipment or processes that presents new hazards There is a change in the machine safeguarding procedures The supervisor has reason to believe or determines through inspection or observation that an employee lacks sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding procedures All training records will be maintained in the form found in Appendix D and retained by Management.

Appendix A – Machine Safeguarding Audit


 Date of Audit: Date of Last Audit: Audited by (list all present):

 Machine Information:



 Pre-Inspection Machine Notes:



 Requirements For All Safeguards

 Yes No Do the safeguards prevent workers’ hands, arms and other body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts?



 Are the safeguards firmly secured and not easily removed?



 Do the safeguards ensure that no object will fall into the moving parts?



 Do the safeguards permit safe, comfortable and relatively easy operation of the machine?



 Can the machine be lubricated without removing the safeguard?



 Is there a documented process for shutting down the machine before safeguards are removed?



 Can the existing safeguards be improved?

Point of Operation Mechanical Hazards Yes No Is there a point of operation safeguard provided for the machine that keeps the operator's hands, fingers and body out of the danger area?

 Is there evidence that the safeguards have been tampered with or removed?

 Is there a more practical or effective safeguard?

 Could changes be made on the machine to eliminate the point of operation hazard?

 Power Transmission Apparatus Hazards Yes No Are there any unguarded gears, sprockets, pulleys or flywheels on the apparatus?

 Are there any exposed belts or chain drives?

 Are there any exposed setscrews, keyways, collars, et cetera ?

 Are starting and stopping controls within easy reach of the operator?

 If there is more than one operator, are separate controls provided?

 Other Moving Parts Yes No Are safeguards provided for all hazardous moving parts of the machine including auxiliary parts?

APPENDIX C – machine safeguarding list Check Your Understanding The safeguards required for each machine and piece of equipment should be identified and documented so that safety training and inspection criteria can be developed to keep operators safe. Most new equipment comes with appropriate guarding, but custom built and some industrial equipment does not come with complete safeguards. For additional information on machine guarding requirement and methods refer to O-S-H-A Concept and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding.
 Examples of Woodworking Equipment Miter Saws  All miter saws will be equipped with the following: A hood that completely encloses the upper portion of the blade down to the point that includes the end of the arbor A self-adjusting lower blade guard that covers the lower portion of the blade and automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the material being cut
 Band Saws  All band saws will be equipped with the following: A guard enclosing all portions of the blade except for the working portion between the bottom of the guide rollers and the table An adjustable guard that can be raised and lowered to the thickness of the material being cut Fully encased band wheels Lathes  All lathes will be equipped with a continuous guard that extends over the top of the material being worked to prevent the material from being thrown out of the machine.
 Examples of Abrasive Wheels Bench and Floor Grinders  All bench and floor grinders will be equipped with the following: A guard that covers the spindle end, nut and flange and allows a maximum wheel exposure of 90 degrees beginning at a point no more than 65 degrees above the horizontal surface An adjustable work rest that must be kept a maximum of 1/8 in from the wheel Handheld grinders and cut-off saws  All handheld grinders and cut-off saws will be equipped with a guard that allows a maximum cutting wheel exposure of 150 degrees beginning at a point no less than 15 degrees below the horizontal surface.
 Examples of Power Transmission Shafts  All shafts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving shaft and all projecting ends. Pulleys, Gears, Chains and Belts  All pulleys, gears, chains, and belts will be equipped with a stationary guard that completely encloses the moving parts.