Description:

There seem to be as many hazards created by moving machine parts as there are types of machines. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from needless and preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded. Where the operation of a machine or accidental contact with it can injure the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazard must be controlled or eliminated.

Machine guarding requirements can seem overwhelming with an entire subpart of OSHA CFR 1910 devoted to this topic. This course will equip you to protect your employees from moving machinery and to properly apply the OSHA Machine Guarding requirements. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• Identify and apply machine guarding safety measures as required by OSHA regulations to ensure the minimum requirements for compliance are met and exceeded.
• Identify the basic requirements of machine guarding by following the list of standards established to ensure the safety of machine operators and other employees.
• Evaluate the various hazardous movements that may result in employee injury to better understand how proper safety guarding offers protection.
• Understand and distinguish the various types of motions and actions to prevent injury.
• Comprehend the general safety considerations in regard to safeguard requirements, implement the appropriate training, and understand correct guard construction.
• Differentiate between the various types of guards and devices, their advantages and limitations of their use, and their purpose.
• Identify the main types of machinery and the proper guards for their use.

Prerequisites:

The Machine Guarding Specialist (MGS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.

Continuing Education Units:

(1.30) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.

Online Exams:

The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.

Recertification:

A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.

Non-discrimination Policy:

NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.

Proprietary Interest Disclosure:

The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.