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Power Tools & Machine Guarding

Power Tools & Machine Guarding

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Power Tools & Machine Guarding

Both of these classes will provide you with the skills, knowledge and how-to when it comes to safely working with power tools and being an alert and safe worker when handling machines.

Power Tools

In this course, workers are taught about DOSH and OSHA regulations, hand tools vs power tools such as electric, pneumatic fueled, hydraulic, powder actuated, and abrasive wheels and tools. This training goes over Washington State and Federal guidelines, and how to properly follow through with them to ensure a safe and accident-free workplace.

Machine Safeguarding

This training is necessary for new operators and maintenance or setup personnel, when any new or altered safeguards are put in service, or when workers are assigned to a new machine or operation. In this training, workers are taught about identification of the hazards associated with particular tools, how to use the safeguards and why, how and under what circumstances safeguards can be removed, and by whom (in most cases, repairs or maintenance personnel only).What to do (e.g., contact the supervisor) if a safeguard is damaged, missing, or unable to provide adequate protection.

What you can expect during these courses

During these training courses, participants will learn how to safely operate hand and power tools, including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and abrasive wheel tools, while following OSHA and DOSH regulations. The course also covers hazard identification, proper use of machine safeguards, and procedures for reporting or addressing missing or damaged safety controls to prevent workplace injuries.

This training is essential for machine operators, maintenance personnel, and any workers who use hand or power tools to ensure they understand proper safety procedures and hazard prevention.

The course covers OSHA and DOSH regulations, safe operation of electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and abrasive wheel tools, proper use of machine safeguards, and procedures for reporting damaged or missing safety controls.

Machine safeguarding helps prevent serious injuries by ensuring that workers understand how to use protective barriers, safety devices, and proper shutdown procedures when operating or maintaining machinery.
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