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Training
Required
Training is a necessary part of any effort to provide protection against machine-related hazards. The following two courses
are required for personnel meeting any of these conditions:
- Any person becoming qualified in machine operation if required by a supervisor or machine custodian
- Persons new to machine shops or machine operation
- Those involved in machine design or maintenance
- Personnel who service machine safeguards
On-the-Job Training
All personnel who operate machines should be trained by machine custodians or supervisors in the following subject areas through hands-on training:
- Identification and description of hazards associated with each machine
- List of actions that promote good safety practices (safe operating procedures)
- Procedures to follow in the event of accident or injury
- Procedures for safe use, cleaning, routine maintenance and repair activities
- Instruction on tool-specific PPE and clothing requirements for each machine
Training must also be provided to machine operators and maintenance personnel when safeguards are used. Safeguard training should involve instruction or hands-on training in the following areas as a minimum:
- A description and identification of the hazards associated with the machine(s)
- A description of the safeguards and their functions
- Instruction on how to use the safeguards
- Instruction on how, and under what circumstances safeguards may be removed, and by whom
- Instruction on what to do if a safeguard is missing, damaged, or inadequate
It is strongly recommended that verification of effective training and competency involve a machine-specific demonstration of proficiency by the student, written test, and continued supervisor observation during a probationary period.
Recommended Training
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