FACTS

1. Hazards associated with working near or on machinery vary depending on the exact machine used.
2. A risk assessment should be conducted for each machine or situation, and in some cases, before each use. It may be necessary to involve individuals with specialized or technical expertise (i.e., engineer, safety professional, manufacturer, etc.).
3. People can be struck and injured by moving parts of machinery or ejected material. Parts of the body can also be drawn in or trapped between rollers, belts and pulley drives
4. Sharp edges can cause cuts and severing injuries, sharp-pointed parts can cause stabbing or puncture the skin, […]

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