Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

Course Description:

This course introduces the student to machinery processes and the related safety standards. The course focuses on the hazards associated with various primary types of machinery and the control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/ tagout). This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the resident portion. The web-based portion may require up to 5 hours seat time. The course focuses on hazards created by mechanical motions and actions, points of operation, and other machinery processes. Hands-on training in the Institute's laboratories and plant tours provide opportunities to see equipment in operation. For further information, please contact the Director, Office of Construction Training.

Scheduled Dates for the Course