MACHINE GUARDING

										Yes		No

1.	Is there a training program to instruct employees on safe 		
	methods of machine operation?					___		___

2. 	Is there adequate supervision to ensure that employees are
	following safe machine operating procedures?			___		___

3. 	Is there a program for regular safety inspection of machinery 
	and equipment?							___		___

4.	Is all equipment kept clean and properly maintained?		___		___

5.	Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines 
	to allow for safe operations, setup and servicing, materials 
	handling, and waste removal?					___		___

6.	Is equipment securely placed or anchored to prevent tipping 
	or other movements that could result in personal injury?		___		___

7.	Does each machine operator have a power shut-off switch 
	within reach?								___		___

8.	Can electric power to each machine be locked-out for 
	maintenance, repair, or security?					___		___

9.	Are the non-current-carrying metal parts of electrically-	
	operated machines bonded and grounded?				___		___

10.	Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent 
	accidental actuation by personnel or falling objects?		___		___

11.	Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the 
	operation of equipment and machines clearly identified and 
	readily accessible?							___		___

12.	Are all emergency stop buttons colored red?				___		___

13.	Are all pulleys and belts that are within 7 feet of the floor, 
	or working surface, properly guarded?				___		___
										
14.	Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded?			___		___

										Yes		No

15.	Are splash guards mounted on machines that use coolant 
	to prevent the coolant from splashing on employees?		___		___

16.	Are methods provided to protect the operator and other 
	employees in the machine area from hazards created at 
	the point of operation?  Are nip points, rotating parts, 
	flying chips, and sparks all in-going?				___		___

17.	Are machinery guards secure and arranged so that 
	they do not present a hazard in their use?				___		___

18.	If special hand tools are used for placing and removing 
	material, do they protect the operator’s hands?			___		___
									
19.	Are revolving drums, barrels, and containers required 
	to be guarded by an enclosure that is interlocked with 
	the drive mechanism, so that revolution cannot occur 
	unless the guard enclosure is in place?				___		___

20.	Do arbors and mandrels have firm and secure 
	bearings, and are they free from play?				___		___

21.	Are provisions made to prevent machines from 
	automatically starting when power is restored 
	after a power failure or shutdown?					___		___

22.	Are machines free from excessive vibration 
	when the largest sized tool is mounted and run 
	at full speed?								___		___

23.	If machinery is cleaned with compressed air, is 
	air pressure controlled and personal protective 
	equipment or other safeguards used to protect 
	operators and other workers from eye and body 
	injury?								___		___

24.	Are fan blades protected by a guard with openings 
	no larger than ½ inch, if operating within 7 feet of 
	the floor?								___		___

25.	Are saws that are used for ripping equipped with 
	any-kick devices and spreaders?					___		___
												
26.	Are radial arm saws arranged so that the cutting 
	head will gently return to the back of the table 
	when released?							___		___