Health & SafetyIntermediate
Core Compliant Accredited
Core Compliant AccreditedMachine Safety & Guarding
Understanding machinery hazards and the principles of effective machine guarding
Course Overview
This course provides learners with an understanding of machinery hazards and the legal requirements for machine guarding. Learners will explore mechanical and non-mechanical hazards, the hierarchy of guarding measures, types of guards and safety devices, inspection requirements and safe working practices around machinery. The course supports compliance with PUWER and promotes a safety-first approach to machinery use.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify machinery hazards including nip points, entanglement and ejection
- Understand legal requirements for machine safety and guarding
- Apply the hierarchy of guarding measures
- Identify types of guards and safety devices
- Conduct basic machine safety inspections
- Understand operator responsibilities and training requirements
- Comply with PUWER and machinery safety legislation
Course Structure (4 topics, 12 lessons)
Identifying Mechanical Hazards: Entanglement and Shearing
Non-Mechanical Hazards: Electrical and Thermal Risks
Conducting Risk Assessments for Machinery
180 minutes
12 lessons across 4 topics
3 CPD hours
Certificate valid 12 months
Machine operators, maintenance teams, supervisors and safety professionals
Full library access during 14-day trial
Regulations Covered
Topics
Machine SafetyMachine GuardingPUWERMachinery DirectiveRisk Assessment
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