Machine Guarding Checklist

• Client / Site

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Machine Name 

• Machine Number

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

• Plant location

• Description of machine

• Choose the type of guards

  Select Fixed guards Interlocked guards Adjustable guards Self-adjusting guards Perimeter fencing Presence sensing

  • Fixed guards
  • Interlocked guards
  • Adjustable guards
  • Self-adjusting guards
  • Perimeter fencing
  • Presence sensing

• Name(s) of operators spoken to

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

MACHINE GUARDS

• Do machine guards prevent workers fingers, hands, arms, and other body parts from making contact with dangerous moving parts of a machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machine guards in good condition, of solid construction to withstand impact or shock and secured in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machine guards firmly secured and can only be removed with a tool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machine guards ensure that no objects fall into the moving parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machine guards prevent parts, components etc from being ejected from the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the guard present a hazard itself eg restricting operator view, weaken the plant, create pinch points or sharp edges

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do machine guards permit safe, comfortable, and relatively easy operation of the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all drive shafts, pulleys and belts on working level properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fan blades protected with a guard with opening not larger than the standard size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the machine be lubricated without removing the machine guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the machinery automatically shut down when machine guard is removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machine guards prevent operators to access machinery while in operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machine guards protect against hazards to the rear and sides of machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are there warning signs placed around the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all interlock guards tested on routine basis to ensure system is working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is presence sensing equipment (light curtain, pressure pad, being used? Does the machine stop in time when activated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a maintenance system in place to inspect and repair the guard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the guard easily identifiable (ie painted different colour to rest of plant) to determine when not in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the guard made of suitable material for the environment it is in (eg not having steel guards near acid processes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAINING

• Are all operators trained on how machine guards work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators have the necessary education and training in how to use the guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators know the procedure when guards are damaged, missing or inadequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operators trained on how and under what circumstances guards can be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PEOPLE

• Are all employees wearing appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees follow safe handling instruction using machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees required to do a pre start equipment check to ensure guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees aware of emergency procedures in case of an accident involving machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate supervision provided to ensure that employees are following safe machine operating procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POST-OPERATION

• Are all machine guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machine isolated and lock-out tag placed when removing machine guard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machine updates escalated to a supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents reported to a supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Observation or recommendations

• Overall assessment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Inspector's Name and Signature

  Sign