Policy & Procedure
Machine Guarding Policy
SOP#
800-17
Effective Date
8/2017
Revision Date 04/12/2018
Department Operations
Category
Safety & OSHA
Version #
Scope
Implement controls and provisions to reduce exposure to hazards
PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to implement controls and provisions to reduce exposure to hazards involved with the use of mechanical equipment and proper use of Machine guards. This policy applies to all machine guarding exposures create by, fixed equipment, handheld tools, kitchen equipment, and the like. The Chief Engineer will ensure that the tools, equipment and training will comply with applicable OSHA regulations. The Chief Engineer will also ensure via regular documented property inspections that guards are in place available. Via training and supervision, employees who might be expected to use equipment during work will be made familiar with this document.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Safety Coordinator
• Has overall responsibility for program implementation and updates • Acts as technical resource to staff on safety program implementation
• Periodically audits program implementation via observations and recordkeeping review • Reviews accident investigation findings on accidents involving falls, and identifies program improvement needs — if applicable • Authorizes purchasing of equipment for company use.
Supervisor/Managers
• Trains employees on safe equipment use and maintain proper record keeping of all training • Monitors employee behaviors for compliance with safe work standards — and enforces safe work standards • Monitors condition of equipment through visual inspection and annual testing. • Identify Hazards that include o Crushed by or drawn into equipment o Struck by moving parts o Struck by failed components or part • Identify Key Parts of Machine o Point of operation : where work is performed on the material, such as cutting, shaping, boring, or forming of stock. o Power Transmission Device: transmits energy to the part of the machine performing the work o Includes flywheels, pulleys, belts, connecting rods, couplings, cams, spindles, chains, cranks, and gears. o Operation Controls : Control mechanisms o Other moving parts : can include reciprocating, rotating, and transverse moving parts, feed mechanisms, and auxiliary parts of the machine
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