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Machine guarding inspection per 29 CFR 1910.211-219.
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Inspection Items
Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass | F = Fail | N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point of Operation Guards (1910.212) | |||||
| 1 | Point of operation guard installed and prevents operator contact with hazard zone | ||||
| 2 | Guard securely attached and not easily removed or bypassed | ||||
| 3 | Guard does not create additional pinch points or hazards | ||||
| Power Transmission Guards (1910.219) | |||||
| 4 | Belts, pulleys and sheaves fully enclosed or guarded | ||||
| 5 | Gears, sprockets and chains guarded to prevent contact | ||||
| 6 | Shaft couplings and projecting shaft ends covered or guarded | ||||
| Rotating Parts | |||||
| 7 | All rotating components (flywheels, spindles, drums) guarded | ||||
| 8 | Fan blades within 7 ft of floor level guarded with openings no larger than 1/2 in. | ||||
| 9 | Abrasive wheel guards in place with proper tongue guard adjustment (1/4 in. max) | ||||
| Nip Points & In-running Hazards | |||||
| 10 | Nip points at rollers, feed mechanisms and conveyors guarded | ||||
| 11 | In-running roller nip points have barrier guards or presence-sensing devices | ||||
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Chips & Sparks | |||||
| 12 | Adequate shielding installed to contain flying chips, sparks and debris | ||||
| 13 | Eye and face protection provided and worn by operators | ||||
| Anchoring & Stability | |||||
| 14 | Machines securely anchored to floor to prevent walking or tipping | ||||
| 15 | Anchor bolts tight, base plates and mounting hardware in good condition | ||||
| 16 | Anti-vibration pads or mounts in place where required | ||||
| Emergency Stops & Controls | |||||
| 17 | Emergency stop (E-stop) button accessible within immediate reach of operator | ||||
| 18 | E-stop tested and confirmed to stop machine within safe time | ||||
| 19 | Two-hand controls or presence-sensing devices functional where required | ||||
| 20 | Lockout/tagout procedures posted and energy isolation devices functional | ||||
| 21 | Warning signs and labels legible and posted at all hazard points | ||||
Hazards & Corrective Actions (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)
| Item # | Hazard description | Corrective action / reported to | Corrected by / date |
|---|---|---|---|
Declaration
I declare that I have completed this machine guarding inspection in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.211-219 requirements. I have reported any hazards or non-compliant conditions to the responsible party and understand that machines presenting unguarded hazards must be taken out of service until corrective action is completed.