This OSHA-aligned machine guarding checklist helps assess operator readiness and verify that machinery is safely installed and maintained. It covers training and supervision, routine equipment inspections, housekeeping, clearance around machines, anchoring and stability, emergency stop placement, lockout capability, grounding and bonding, and guarding of belts, chains, gears, and points of operation. Items also address splash guards, use of hand tools, interlocked enclosures, prevention of automatic restarts, vibration limits, compressed air safety and PPE, fan guard openings, anti-kickback devices for saws, and radial arm saw return. Capture issues with photos and generate instant reports.
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