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Machine Guarding
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Machine Safeguarding at the Point of Operation - A Guide for Finding Solutions to Machine Hazards (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/2980.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This guide focuses on point-of-operation hazards and safeguarding methods. It does not specifically address hazards outside the point of operation or guarding power-transmission devices. However, the Reference section does address typical hazards and guarding solutions for power-transmission devices and general safety principles for operating or maintaining machines and equipment.
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Machine Guarding Ideas Bank
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/ReduceHazards/MachineGuarding/default.asp
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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Machines and their moving parts create the potential for workplace injuries. Installed and used properly, safeguards can protect workers by helping to reduce or control machine hazards. Find ideas to help you locate and install machine safeguarding sufficient to prevent machine injuries to workers.
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Principles of Machine Guarding (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/workshops/204w.pdf
(OR DCBS)
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OR-OSHA workshop materials on machine-guarding.
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Machine Guarding eTool
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/
(OSHA)
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Employee exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded machines is prevalent in many workplaces. Consequently, workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions, and over 800 deaths per year.
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Concepts and Techniques of Machine Guarding
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/Mach_SafeGuard/toc.html
(OSHA)
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This manual has been prepared as an aid to employers, employees, machine manufacturers, machine guard designers and fabricators, and all others with an interest in protecting workers against the hazards of moving machine parts. It identifies the major mechanical motions and the general principles of safeguarding them.
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