Machine Guarding (OSHA 2045)

This OSHA course familiarizes the student with various types of common machinery and the related safety standards.  Guidance is provided with respect to the hazards associated with various types of machinery.  The course presents an approach to machine inspection that enables participants to recognize hazards such as those created by points of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks, and provides some options to achieve abatement.  Course highlights include demonstrations of various machines and guarding methods.  A mock inspection of a local plant provides hands-on experience.  Please make note that on Day Four of class there will be an inspection field trip to a local company.  Students are required to wear appropriate clothing: sturdy, close-toed, non-slip shoes and long pants (preferably jeans).  Students are NOT to wear: loose clothing, ties or scarves, ponytails, excess jewelry or hooded sweatshirts.

Required Prerequisite: None.

Required Equipment: Students will need safety shoes and appropriate clothing for field exercise.

When you complete this course you will be able to:

• Recognize and identify various machines
• Identify basic machinery terms
• Recognize common machinery hazards
• Recommend selected abatement methods
• Use the appropriate OSHA standards

You will take home:

• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1910
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from this course.
• Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM). The new manual used by OSHA compliance officers for inspections.

Fee: $725
Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Travel plans must accomodate the 4:30 end time.

Credit: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credit: 3.2 COCs
Course Number: FPM-40298

Dates	Location	Section ID
Jul 21-24, 08	San Diego	061072
July 28-31, 08	Honolulu	064184
Nov 3-6, 08	San Diego	061222