Annual Safety Training

[Virtual Presenter] Good morning everyone, Today we will be discussing the importance of machine guarding in the workplace and how to use machines safely. Let's begin..

[Audio] Often excuses are made for why machines aren't adequately guarded, such as "No one would ever stick their arm in there" or "I've been doing it this way for twenty years without any problems". Nonetheless, it is imperative to recognize that proper machine guarding should never be disregarded..

[Audio] Machine guarding is an essential safety measure to protect personnel from potential hazards connected to using certain machines. Unfortunately, it is very often overlooked, which leads to incidents caused by trying to reach into the device without switching it off, wrong shutdown process, and being distracted or exhausted while operating it. To make sure safety procedures are followed and all machines are provided with proper guarding before working with them is a must..

[Audio] Machine Guarding is an essential practice to ensure workplace safety. Recent data shows that 8 out of 10 workplace fatalities and 1 in 4 workplace injuries are related to mechanical equipment. To protect employees and prevent such risks, machine guarding is a useful tool to reduce the hazards of using mechanical equipment..

[Audio] Installing machine guards is essential for protecting workers and providing a safe working environment. Machinery guards can prevent access to hazardous areas or limit them with adjustable or fixed guards to avoid crushing injuries, pinching, and cutting. They also help protect workers from hazardous flywheels, belts, gears, and other moving parts..

[Audio] Machine guarding is paramount for the protection of personnel and the preservation of machinery. Accidents caused by machinery often stem from reaching into equipment to remove obstructions, not utilizing lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance, unapproved individuals conducting maintenance or using machines, lacking or loose machine guards, and disregarding the equipment being used..

[Audio] Machine guarding is an important safety feature that protects workers from unintentional injury while operating power-driven machinery. It helps mitigate the risks of contact with moving parts that can cause lacerations, broken bones, burns, and more. The areas of greatest concern are usually points of operation, flywheels, pulleys, belts, couplings, chains, cranks, gears, drive shafts, feed mechanisms, and any other auxiliary parts of the machine. Companies must ensure that proper machine guarding procedures are in place and followed at all times..

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[Audio] Observing all machine guarding guidelines is an important part of the safety process. This includes never reaching into or around hazardous moving parts or equipment, and never bypassing any guard, interlock or "kill" switch. Doing so will help create a safer environment in the workplace..

[Audio] Today we are talking about machine guarding. Everyday common jams can lead to mechanical injuries. Examples include product dropping into a caser wrong, jugs wadding up in blowmold trimmers, milk crates jammed up in stackers, and clearing packaging from culture fillers. It's important to follow proper shutdown or lockout tagout procedures instead of just reaching in to clear a jam. Doing so can prevent costly injuries and downtime..

[Audio] When it comes to machine guarding, safety is of the utmost importance. The most effective way to ensure the safety of personnel is by erecting physical barriers to keep them away from hazardous areas. Bypassing or defeating these guards can put employees at risk of serious injury, or even death. Absolutely nothing is worth that kind of risk, and it is incumbent upon employers to take the necessary steps to reinforce the importance of machine guarding..

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[Audio] Machine guarding is an essential part of safe work practices. It is important to remember that even when operating machinery automatically, your hands and arms should never be put in the path of potential harm without your mind being aware and in control. Especially when new to a job, it's important to take a few moments to assess the situation and ask questions if anything is uncertain. Remember, safety first!" Machine guarding is an important part of maintaining a safe work environment. It is imperative that your brain is in control and aware of all potential hazards before any of your body parts are placed in harm's way. This is especially true when starting a new job or encountering a new situation. Always take a few moments to think about what you are doing, and don't hesitate to ask questions if you are unsure. Keep safety first and foremost, and practice good machine guarding habits..

[Audio] It is our legal requirement and responsibility to ensure the safety of those who work with machinery. Only we can prevent accidents, and the best way to do this is by ensuring that all machines are properly guarded..