Methods of Machine Safeguarding
Introduction
There are many ways to safeguard machines. The type of operation, size or shape of stock, method of handling, physical layout of the work area, type of material, and production requirements or limitations will help to determine the appropriate safeguarding method for the individual machine.
As a general rule, power transmission apparatus is best protected by fixed guards that enclose the danger areas. For hazards at the point of operation, where moving parts actually perform work on stock, several kinds of safeguarding may be possible. One must always choose the most effective and practical means available.
Five General Classifications of Safeguards
We can group safeguards under five general classifications.
- Guards
- Devices
- Location/Distance
- Potential Feeding and Ejection Methods to Improve Safety for the Operator
- Miscellaneous Aids
This module will discuss each of these categories of machine guards.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-1. As a general rule, power transmission apparatus is best protected by which of the following?
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