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Published time:2017-03-29 20:48
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There are two basic ways in which most types of stationary equipment are safeguarded: guards and devices. Both safeguards are designed to ensure employee protection and should be installed and certified by appropriate parties.
Safety Guards – The function of a guard is to provide a physical barrier preventing access to areas on the equipment that can cause injuries. Employees should not easily be able to remove or tamper with guards and should get approval before doing so, even if they have been certified to perform maintenance. Equipment should be taken offline when the guards are removed. Guards should also be installed so as not to create another hazard such as pinch or shear points between other machine parts or guards. They should also not be installed in an area where they obstruct an operator’s view. There are four types of guards: fixed guards, interlocking guards, adjustable guards, and self-adjusting guards.
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