Machine and Equipment Safety

Audience:		For all workers who work on or around machinery
Average Training Time:		30 to 45 minutes NOTE
US Code of Federal Regulation Reference:		Title 29, Part 1910, Sections 145 and 147
Format/ Product Code:		CD-ROM (MPEG Video)/ SPMCHMPG
Produced by:		Mastery Technologies, Inc.
Mastery interactive version based on original video content produced by:		Bureau of Business Practice, Inc.

OVERVIEW
“Machine and Equipment Safety” will show your workers how to identify mechanical hazards. Your workers will learn about important machine guarding concepts.
High-impact video will show your workers how to locate machine parts that pose injury risks, how to practice safe operating procedures, and how to react safely to problems.

TOPICS
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:

Machine Hazards

• Point of Operation
• Rotating Parts
• Sharp-edged and Pointed Parts
• In-running Nip Points
• Crushing Parts
• Flying Particles

Machine Safety

• Hazard Awareness
• Machine Guards
• Machine Limits
• Training and Authorization
• Restricted Areas
• Personal Protective Equipment
• What NOT to Wear
• Reporting Problems
• Emergency Shut-down
• Zero Mechanical State
• Home Safety

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...

Identify mechanical hazards

1. List the five most common machine hazards.
2. List injuries that can result from moving machine parts.

Control machine hazards

1. Explain the function and benefits of machine guards.
2. Explain the importance of knowing your machine’s limits.

Operate machines safely

1. List common rules for operating machines safely.
2. Describe the need for wearing personal protective equipment.

Practice safe operating procedures

1. State proper reactions to machine breakdowns and problems.
2. Define “Zero Mechanical State”.
3. Describe lockout and tagout procedures.
4. List procedures to shut down equipment during an emergency.
5. Compare work machine safety to home machine safety.

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