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Machine Guarding Training Course

Machine Guarding Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212, ANSI B11.0, and ISO 12100 standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Machine Guarding

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, assessment, and certification services.

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Machine Guarding Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

  • Machine safety principles including (hazard elimination, risk reduction, guarding hierarchy, operator protection)

  • Regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212, ANSI B11.0, machine safety standards)

  • Machine hazards including (point of operation, in-running nip points, rotating parts, flying chips)

  • Risk Assessment including (hazard identification, severity evaluation, probability assessment, risk reduction)


2. Machine Hazard Identification and Assessment

  • Point of Operation hazards including (cutting, shearing, punching, forming, crushing operations)

  • Power Transmission hazards including (belts, pulleys, gears, chains, couplings, flywheels)

  • Rotating Equipment hazards including (shafts, spindles, mandrels, bar stock, grinding wheels)

  • Machinery Motion hazards including (reciprocating motion, transverse motion, cutting action, feed mechanisms)


3. Guard Types and Design Requirements

  • Fixed Guards including (barrier guards, enclosure guards, distance guards, automatic feeding systems)

  • Interlocked Guards including (gate guards, movable barriers, electrical interlocks, mechanical interlocks)

  • Adjustable Guards including (self-adjusting guards, semi-automatic guards, manual adjustment systems)

  • Guard design criteria including (strength requirements, tamper resistance, maintenance access, visibility needs)


4. Safety Devices and Control Systems

  • Presence-Sensing Devices including (light curtains, pressure-sensitive mats, laser scanners, capacitive sensors)

  • Emergency Stop Systems including (mushroom buttons, pull cords, emergency bars, stop categories)

  • Two-Hand Controls including (concurrent operation, anti-tie-down features, reset requirements, control reliability)

  • Safety Control Systems including (safety relays, programmable safety controllers, redundancy requirements, diagnostic capabilities)


5. Lockout/Tagout Integration and Maintenance Safety

  • LOTO procedures including (energy isolation, verification testing, group lockout, shift changes)

  • Maintenance access including (guard removal procedures, temporary protection, work permits, safety protocols)

  • Machine Isolation including (electrical disconnects, pneumatic isolation, hydraulic isolation, mechanical blocking)

  • Maintenance safety including (zero energy state, verification procedures, restoration protocols, documentation requirements)


6. Machine Safety Training and Compliance Management

  • Operator training including (hazard recognition, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures, PPE requirements)

  • Competency Verification including (skill assessment, knowledge testing, practical demonstration, certification requirements)

  • Inspection programs including (routine inspections, guard effectiveness, safety device testing, documentation maintenance)

  • Regulatory Compliance including (OSHA inspections, violation correction, documentation management, continuous improvement)

Targeted Audience

  • Machine Operators working with industrial equipment

  • Maintenance Technicians servicing guarded machinery

  • Safety Officers implementing machine guarding programs

  • Manufacturing Supervisors overseeing machine operations

  • Plant Engineers designing machine safety systems

  • Facility Managers ensuring machine safety compliance

  • Training Coordinators developing machine safety curricula

  • Compliance Officers managing industrial safety regulations

Knowledge Assessment

  • Machine safety theory evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 requirements, ANSI B11.0 standards, hazard recognition)

  • Guard selection exercises including (hazard assessment, guard type matching, design requirements, effectiveness evaluation)

  • Safety device testing including (presence-sensing device operation, emergency stop verification, two-hand control functionality)

  • LOTO integration assessments including (isolation procedures, verification testing, maintenance safety, documentation requirements)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand machine guarding fundamentals and regulatory requirements

  • Implement effective machine hazard identification and risk assessment procedures

  • Apply proper guard design and selection criteria for various machine types

  • Execute safety device installation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) integration procedures

  • Develop comprehensive machine safety inspection and maintenance protocols

  • Apply appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe work practices

  • Implement machine safety training and operator competency verification

  • Apply regulatory compliance and documentation management procedures

Course Overview

This comprehensive Machine Guarding Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for identifying machine hazards and implementing effective guarding systems in industrial environments. The course covers fundamental machine safety principles along with hands-on techniques for guard selection, safety device installation, and hazard control implementation.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines, ANSI B11.0 Safety of Machinery, ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery - General Principles for Design, and NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery to ensure comprehensive machine safety and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical machine guarding concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their industrial environment while emphasizing worker protection and operational safety.

Practical Assessment

  • Machine hazard identification including (point of operation assessment, power transmission evaluation, rotating equipment inspection)

  • Guard installation demonstration including (fixed guard mounting, interlocked guard setup, adjustment procedures)

  • Safety device operation including (light curtain alignment, emergency stop testing, two-hand control verification)

  • LOTO procedure execution including (energy isolation, verification testing, restoration protocols)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential industrial machine safety competency

  • Comprehensive regulatory compliance training

  • Practical guard design and installation expertise

  • Industry-recognized safety device knowledge

  • Professional machine safety certification preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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