WHAT’S AT STAKE

Moving machine parts can cause minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes, major crushing and amputation injuries, and even death.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

DANGERS / HAZARDS – MAIN CATEGORIES

1. Point of operation hazards occur where the machine work is actually done on the material such as cutting, shearing, pressing, punching, or forming. These machines require a guard that prevents the operator’s hands or fingers from coming near the point of operation. The guards can include physical shields or barriers, laser sighted power controls, and even operator restraints that limit the movements of hands and arms.
2. The in-running side of rolling […]

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