102-04 Machine Hazards and Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify common hazards associated with operating machinery
- Describe safeguards applied in the workplace to prevent accidents while operating machines
- Describe training requirements of a machine safety program
- Apply controls to the environment of machine operations to prevent injury and death
- Properly use personal protective equipment and machine guards to increase worker safety
- Describe safety hazards associated with high pressure and high temperature fluids
Course overview
There are many different kinds of machinery and equipment, but they all have similar characteristics and hazards. People can be cut, crushed, or pulled into machines, or struck by objects thrown from them. Safety training, equipment, and practices are in place to prevent injury and death in the workplace. All employees must adhere to safety precautions and programs while operating machinery. The Machine Hazards and Safety training course identifies common workplace hazards associated with operating machinery. It explains how to apply safeguards to prevent injury and death in the workplace. Machine Hazards and Safety is part of the Worksite Safety training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 30 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 5630
English
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.217 and 218