What You’ll Learn in This Introduction to Machine Safety Training
Training on Introduction to Machine Safeguarding and Safety has the following learning objectives:
- What is Machine Safety?
- Why Machine Safety?
- Why Hand Safety?
- Machine Guarding
- Hazardous Motions and Actions
- Machine Guards and Devices
- Legal Aspects of Using Guards and Devices
- Your Role in Using Safeguarding
This training is completely self-paced, so you can begin at any time and set your own pace. Training duration is 30 days from signup/assigned date.
On purchase, or if company enrols you in a training, you will receive an email invitation to signup on the portal. Upon login you can access assigned/purchased trainings from "My Courses/Trainings" tab. You can access the trainings from any device with a live Internet connection. The training will work on a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
Online trainings provide unparalleled convenience and flexibility. You can take the training anytime and anywhere; on any device you own.
You can email your instructor directly at [email protected] or utilize the training discussion board.
Currently trainings are offered in English language only.
Training is in audio visual format. You need to watch all the videos.
Trainee must have basic understandings of English language. Trainee must have a computer/mobile/tablet along with stable internet connection to attempt the training. Trainee must be familiar with basic use of computer.
Conceptual understanding from video lectures will be examined by an exam (where applicable) (multiple choice, true/false etc). You need to watch all the videos to complete the course.
Soft copy of test results (if applicable) will be emailed right after test submission. You can always access your current and previous results from your portal using your credentials.
Course completion/qualification certificates will be awarded to qualifying trainees right after course completion or exam submission through email. Trainees can download and print it later from their respective portals.
Full refund before the course is attempted, No refund will be processed if a candidate has started a course.
Machine safeguarding includes guards, devices, and procedures that protect workers from hazardous motion. This introduction to machine safety training covers all types of guards (fixed, interlocked, adjustable) and when to apply them. For a deeper dive into energy control procedures, see Introduction to Lockout Tagout (LOTO).
Rotating shafts, in-running nip points, reciprocating parts, and transverse movements are common hazards. Module 3 of this machine safety online course details each with real‑world examples. Also explore Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) at WorkPlace for complementary safety practices.
Yes, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 (General Requirements for Machine Guarding) and 1910.219 (Mechanical Power Transmission) are key standards. This course covers legal aspects and compliance expectations. For more, visit OSHA’s Machine Guarding webpage. See also HAZCOM/OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) for chemical hazard communication.
Always inspect guards before use, never remove or bypass a guard, follow lockout/tagout during maintenance, and report damaged guards immediately. Module 5 covers your role in using safeguarding. For head and face protection near machines, see Head Protection at Workplace and Face & Eyes Protection for Supervisors.
- Introduction
- Module 1: Machine Safeguarding – Overview
- Module 2: Why and When to Apply Machine Safeguarding?
- Module 3: Hazardous Motions and Actions
- Module 4: Machine Guards and Devices
- Module 5: Creating Awareness – Machine Safety Education and...
- Lesson Learned
- Final Qualification Exam
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