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Safety Guards Inspection Report

by JAYAKKANNAN N, from the Community

This Safety Guards Inspection Report template helps EHS and maintenance teams assess machine guarding in manufacturing facilities. Verify that rotating parts are guarded, gaps prevent access, hazard bands are visible, and caution signs are posted. Record noncompliant equipment, reasons, and statuses, and capture site details such as department, process, and responsible manager. Use this checklist to improve compliance and reduce injury risk.

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Machine Guarding Checklist

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.

by Mark Darnell, from the Community

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Machine Guarding Assessment

Assess machine guarding to prevent injuries and maintain compliance. This checklist covers document details, client or site, equipment name and location, photos of machinery and guards, identification of guarded and unguarded exposures, guard descriptions, and recommended corrective actions. Use it to capture evidence, standardize assessments, and track follow up for safer operations in manufacturing environments.

by Andrew Cranney, from the Community

30+

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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

20+

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Machine Safety Gemba Walk Checklist

Use this AWP HSE gemba walk checklist to assess machine safety on the shop floor. Confirm interlocks and guards work, verify 4 inch clearance fixtures, check grinder tongue guard gaps, ensure foot pedals are guarded, emergency stops are accessible and marked, and warning signs are posted. Reinforce proper lockout tagout during maintenance and record issues and owners for corrective actions.

by Ben Canterbury, from the Community

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Safety Guards Inspection Report

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