Machine Guarding: Safe Work Practices Training Course

Learn how to identify machine hazards, apply proper safeguarding techniques, use PPE correctly, and follow safe work practices that help prevent serious workplace injuries.

Training Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common machine and power tool hazards
• Understand the purpose and importance of machine guarding
• Explain the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Recognize safe machine operation procedures
• Understand machine maintenance and repair safety requirements
• Identify safeguarding methods used to protect workers
• Apply safe work practices when operating machinery and power tools
• Reduce the risk of injuries associated with moving machine parts

Course Overview

Machines and power tools are essential to many workplaces, but they also present serious hazards when safeguards are missing, damaged, bypassed, or improperly used. Moving parts, rotating components, pinch points, flying debris, and other machine-related hazards can lead to severe injuries, amputations, or fatalities if proper precautions are not followed.

The Machine Guarding: Safe Work Practices Training Course provides employees with practical guidance on recognizing machine hazards and understanding the safeguards designed to protect workers from injury.

Participants will learn how machine guards, safety devices, safe operating procedures, and personal protective equipment work together to reduce risk and create a safer work environment. The course also explores how employee actions, equipment condition, and workplace practices contribute to machine safety.

This training examines both engineering controls and administrative controls used to prevent contact with hazardous machine parts. Employees will gain a better understanding of how proper maintenance, inspection, and operational procedures help ensure machinery remains safe and effective.

Topics covered include:

• Common machine hazards
• Machine guarding requirements
• Types of machine guards and safeguarding devices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safe machine operation practices
• Equipment inspection and maintenance
• Tool guarding requirements
• Machine stability and operational safety
• Hazard recognition and risk reduction

The course also highlights how everyday decisions—such as clothing selection, tool use, and adherence to safety procedures—can significantly impact workplace safety.

Whether employees operate machinery, work near production equipment, perform maintenance, or supervise machine operations, this training provides valuable knowledge that helps reduce risk and promote a safer workplace.

This program is available with Spanish, French, Korean, and Vietnamese closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following regulation:

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause (29 USC 654)

Additional machine guarding requirements may apply based on workplace operations and equipment.

Key Benefits

• Improves awareness of machine-related hazards
• Reinforces safe machine operation procedures
• Helps reduce the risk of injuries and accidents
• Supports workplace safety and compliance initiatives
• Promotes proper machine guard usage and maintenance
• Enhances employee understanding of PPE requirements
• Strengthens overall workplace safety culture

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is ideal for:

• Manufacturing employees
• Machine operators
• Maintenance personnel
• Production workers
• Warehouse employees
• Facilities personnel
• Construction workers
• Safety professionals
• Supervisors and managers
• Employees working with or around machinery and power tools

Course Details

Course Length: 20 Minutes

SKU: AT024

Languages: English, Spanish, French, and additional subtitle options

Includes:

• Downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video training
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Compatible With:

• Most Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Hosted online training platform

Year Produced: 2022

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.