Machine Safeguarding Training Booklets (pkg of 10)

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Every year workers across the United States suffer from injuries sustained from unguarded or inadequately guarded moving machine parts. The unguarded use of machines can lead to in juries such as: amputations, crushed hands and arms, lacerations, abrasions and blindness. It is estimated that approximately 18,000 injuries and over 800 deaths occur each year among workers who operate and maintain machinery. Knowing the basics of machine safeguarding can prevent you from becoming a statistic. Any machine part, function, or process which may cause an injury must be safeguarded. When the operation of a machine or accidental contact with it can injure the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazards must be either controlled or eliminated. This 16-page booklet is an excellent resource to complement our training course, and addresses the following areas: Machine fundamentals Machine guarding Motions and actions Requirements for safeguards Training Types of guards Safety devices and aids Maintenance and repair Personal protective equipment Show more