MCCCD Program Description

Machine Guarding

Course: OSH214

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Evaluation and application of state-of-the-art technology for machine guarding hazards. Analysis of machine hazards including mechanical motion, point-of-operation, and other machinery processes. Implementation of abatement options, control of hazardous energy, and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate categories of mechanical hazards of machines including point of operation and moving parts included in OSHA standards. (I, V) 2. Interpret the safety requirements of safeguarding OSHA standards in 29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 1910. (II, III) 3. Analyze abatement methods for machine hazards and safeguarding methods. (II, III, IV) 4. Interpret and implement requirements for the maintenance, inspection, and testing of machine hazards. (III, IV) 5. Evaluate the hazards and controls of hazardous energy OSHA standards in 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Machine Hazards A. Overview of OSHA and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards B. Moving Parts and Actions C. Point of Operation II. Safeguards A. Evaluation of Safeguard Use B. Safety Devices Used to Reduce Machine Hazards C. Guarding Point of Operation D. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) III. Specific Machine Hazards and Controls A. Woodworking Equipment B. Mechanical Power Presses C. Calendars D. Forging Machines E. Power Transmission Apparatus F. Portable Hand and Powered Tools IV. Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout-Tagout A. Energy Hazards B. Procedures C. Required Training D. Lockout Methods V. Applications of Safeguarding A. Workshop B. Review of Test C. Final Project

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/22/2010

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