Machine Guarding OnDemand
This Machine Guarding online training course provides an overview of the types of mechanical motions and actions that can be hazardous. This course will teach you how to assess their risks, recall the different types of machine guards and safeguarding devices and methods, and how to outline the legal requirements for safeguarding.
This Course is OnDemand
This course will be hosted at https://lms.on-demand.academy/ Use your AGC/Atlas Login credentials in order to access your training courses. If you do not have AGC/Atlas Login credentials, please create an account in https://lms.on-demand.academy/ using the same email address you used when purchasing the course to access the content.
It may take up to 45 minutes for your course to be ready and enrolled.
Contact training@agc-ca.org if you have questions or require assistance.
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Machine Guarding course, the user will learn to:
- Outline the legal requirements for safeguarding
- Describe the basic components of machines
- List the types of hazardous mechanical motions and actions
- Recall the different types of machine guards, safeguarding devices, and secondary safeguarding methods
- Identify the hazards associated with common types of machines and tools and assess their risks
- Select control methods based on the hierarchy of control
Course Outline
This online Machine Guarding course is made up of the following sections:
- Introduction
- Safeguarding Definitions and Legislation
- Machine Components, Movements, and Actions
- Guards, Safeguarding Devices, and Safe Work Procedures
- Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks
- Implementing Controls: Selecting Safeguards
Course Audience
This Machine Guarding online training course was designed for manufacturing, construction, employers, and managers.
