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OSHA Machine Guarding Checklist

Machine guarding inspection per 29 CFR 1910.211-219.

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Facility & Inspector Details

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)
1Point of operation guard installed and prevents operator contact with hazard zone
2Guard securely attached and not easily removed or bypassed
3Guard does not create additional pinch points or hazards
Power Transmission Guards (1910.219)
4Belts, pulleys and sheaves fully enclosed or guarded
5Gears, sprockets and chains guarded to prevent contact
6Shaft couplings and projecting shaft ends covered or guarded
Rotating Parts
7All rotating components (flywheels, spindles, drums) guarded
8Fan blades within 7 ft of floor level guarded with openings no larger than 1/2 in.
9Abrasive wheel guards in place with proper tongue guard adjustment (1/4 in. max)
Nip Points & In-running Hazards
10Nip points at rollers, feed mechanisms and conveyors guarded
11In-running roller nip points have barrier guards or presence-sensing devices
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Facility
Date
Inspector
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Flying Chips & Sparks
12Adequate shielding installed to contain flying chips, sparks and debris
13Eye and face protection provided and worn by operators
Anchoring & Stability
14Machines securely anchored to floor to prevent walking or tipping
15Anchor bolts tight, base plates and mounting hardware in good condition
16Anti-vibration pads or mounts in place where required
Emergency Stops & Controls
17Emergency stop (E-stop) button accessible within immediate reach of operator
18E-stop tested and confirmed to stop machine within safe time
19Two-hand controls or presence-sensing devices functional where required
20Lockout/tagout procedures posted and energy isolation devices functional
21Warning signs and labels legible and posted at all hazard points
Overall Result
PASS: all guards satisfactory, machine compliant FAIL: hazard(s) identified, see table below

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.

Inspector Sign-off
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Supervisor / Facility Manager Acknowledgment
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