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Machine Guarding Checklist

by Mark Darnell, from the Community

Use this machine guarding checklist to support safe machine operation. It guides pre operation and post operation checks to confirm guards are secure and effective, moving parts are isolated, and warning signs are in place. It covers operator training and competency, safe access, PPE use, emergency procedures, and supervision. Post operation items include condition of guards, lockout tagout when removing guards, escalation of updates to supervisors, incident reporting, and space for observations and overall assessment.

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6 Monthly Machine Guarding Checklist
This 6-monthly machine guarding checklist helps teams inspect industrial machinery before and after use. Verify the condition and security of guards, ensure moving parts are protected, and confirm warning signs and shutdown interlocks are in place. Assess operator training and knowledge of guard use, PPE, and emergency procedures. Post-operation, record incidents, apply lockout tags as needed, escalate issues to supervisors, and capture observations and overall assessments to improve safety and compliance.
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Machine Guarding Checklist
This template covers the pre-operation and post-operation checks. Pre-operation checks are conducted to evaluate the condition of machine guards and the protection and training of the workers. Begin with a description of the work, the names of employees and the type of guards to be inspected. Check the machine guards and determine if sufficient to prevent body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts. Evaluate workers if they have sufficient knowledge of the machine, its operation including the guard types. Ensure that all workers are wearing appropriate protection and are following safe handling instructions when using machinery. The post-operation check is for determining if all machine guards are in good condition and that all incidents have been reported to the supervisor. Other observations, comments, and overall assessment are also noted.
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Pentaxia Machine Guarding Inspection
Evaluate machine guarding effectiveness with this checklist for manufacturing sites. Inspect fixed and integrated guards, gaps and nip points, presence sensing devices, and electrical covers. Confirm guards prevent contact and ejection, withstand impact, and are secure. Record issues, add comments, and sign off to drive corrective actions and safer machine operation.
by Gary Pearson, from the Community
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Machine Guarding Inspection Checklist - Zest Safety Ltd
Use this machine guarding inspection checklist to perform comprehensive pre- and post-operation assessments of industrial machinery. Verify guard condition and placement, reach limitations per AS/NZ 4024, interlocks, light curtains, presence sensing devices, and emergency stops. Confirm SOP availability, operator training and competency, PPE, supervision, and documentation. Include LOTO isolation procedures for maintenance, weekly operator checks, and incident reporting. Record observations, corrective actions, and sign-off.
by David Brown, from the Community
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6 Monthly Machine Guarding Checklist

This 6-monthly machine guarding checklist helps teams inspect industrial machinery before and after use. Verify the condition and security of guards, ensure moving parts are protected, and confirm warning signs and shutdown interlocks are in place. Assess operator training and knowledge of guard use, PPE, and emergency procedures. Post-operation, record incidents, apply lockout tags as needed, escalate issues to supervisors, and capture observations and overall assessments to improve safety and compliance.

by natalie cavanagh, from the Community

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Machine Guarding Checklist

This template covers the pre-operation and post-operation checks. Pre-operation checks are conducted to evaluate the condition of machine guards and the protection and training of the workers. Begin with a description of the work, the names of employees and the type of guards to be inspected. Check the machine guards and determine if sufficient to prevent body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts. Evaluate workers if they have sufficient knowledge of the machine, its operation including the guard types. Ensure that all workers are wearing appropriate protection and are following safe handling instructions when using machinery. The post-operation check is for determining if all machine guards are in good condition and that all incidents have been reported to the supervisor. Other observations, comments, and overall assessment are also noted.

by SafetyCulture

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Pentaxia Machine Guarding Inspection

Evaluate machine guarding effectiveness with this checklist for manufacturing sites. Inspect fixed and integrated guards, gaps and nip points, presence sensing devices, and electrical covers. Confirm guards prevent contact and ejection, withstand impact, and are secure. Record issues, add comments, and sign off to drive corrective actions and safer machine operation.

by Gary Pearson, from the Community

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Machine Guarding Inspection Checklist - Zest Safety Ltd

Use this machine guarding inspection checklist to perform comprehensive pre- and post-operation assessments of industrial machinery. Verify guard condition and placement, reach limitations per AS/NZ 4024, interlocks, light curtains, presence sensing devices, and emergency stops. Confirm SOP availability, operator training and competency, PPE, supervision, and documentation. Include LOTO isolation procedures for maintenance, weekly operator checks, and incident reporting. Record observations, corrective actions, and sign-off.

by David Brown, from the Community

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Machine Guarding Checklist

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