Machine Guarding Flashcards
where work is performed on the material, such as cutting, shaping, boring, or forming of stock.
Point of operation
transmits energy to the part of the machine performing the work
Power Transmission Device
Control mechanisms
Operation Controls
can include reciprocating, rotating, and transverse moving parts, feed mechanisms, and auxiliary parts of the machine
Other moving parts
Key parts of machines
Point of Operation
Power Transmission Device
Operation Controls
Other Moving Parts
Hazards to be Guarded
In-running nip points
Rotating equipment
Flying chips or sparks
Belts or gears
Parts that impact or shear
In-Running Nip Points
Between 2 rotating parts
Between rotating and tangential parts
Between rotating and fixed parts which shear, crush, or abrade
Guarding Principles
Prevent contact
Secure guard
Protect from objects
No new hazards
No interference
Allow safe lubrication
Prevent contact between hazardous moving parts and body or clothing
Secure guard: not easily removed
Protect from objects falling into machinery
No new hazards: sharp/rough edges
No interference with job/comfort/speed
Allow safe lubrication: without removing guards if possible
Guarding Principles
Guarding Methods
Location / distance
Guards:
Fixed
Interlocked
Adjustable
Self-adjusting
is a permanent part of machine
Preferable over other types
(Fixed Guard)
Barrier
Stops motion when guard is opened or removed
Interlocked Guard
Barrier may be adjusted for variable operations
Adjustable Guard
Adjusts according to size/position of material
Self-Adjusting Guard
Cables attached to operator’s hands or wrists
Removes hands from point of operation during danger period
Pullback Device