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u Workplace Safety <br /> • INFORMATION <br /> & Prevention Services® Oj <br /> MACHINE SAFETY <br /> Machine Safety Checklist <br /> HazardsMechanical Yes N o <br /> The point of operation <br /> 1. Is there a point-of-operation safeguard provided for the machine? <br /> 2. Does it keep the operator's hands,fingers,body out of the danger area? <br /> 3. Is there evidence that the safeguards have been tampered with or removed? <br /> 4. Could you suggest a more practical,effective safeguard? <br /> 5. Could changes be made on the machine to eliminate the point-of-operation hazard entirely? <br /> Power transmission apparatus <br /> 1. Are there any unguarded gears,sprockets,pulleys,or fly-wheels on the apparatus? <br /> 2. Are there any exposed belts or chain drives? <br /> 3. Are there any exposed set screws,key ways,or collars? <br /> 4. Are starting and stopping controls within easy reach of the operator? <br /> 5. If there is more than one operator,are separate controls provided? <br /> Other moving parts <br /> 1. Are safeguards provided for all hazardous moving parts of the machine,including <br /> auxiliary parts? <br /> Non-mechanical hazards <br /> 1. Have appropriate measures been taken to safeguard workers against noise hazards? <br /> 2. Have special guards,enclosures,or personal protective equipment been provided, <br /> where necessary,to protect workers from exposure to harmful substances used in <br /> machine operation? <br /> Electrical hazards <br /> 1. Is the machine installed in accordance with appropriate standards and codes? <br /> 2. Are there loose conduit fittings? <br /> 3. Are there any openings on switch or junction boxes? <br /> 4. Is the power supply correctly fused and protected? <br /> 5. Do workers occasionally receive minor shocks while operating any of the machines? <br /> 13 330-013-02-IGDO©2013,Workplace Safety&Prevention Services(WSPS) <br /> 1 877 494 WSPS(9777)1 905 614 1400 1 www.wsps.ca <br />