Provide an understanding of legal requirements (Occupational Health & Safety Act) and Canadian Standards Association safeguarding guidelines (Z432-04) for general machinery operations.
Program Content:
- Legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Key points of the Canadian Standards Association Z432-04 for Safeguarding of Machinery
- Conducting risk assessments
- Pre-shift inspections
- Importance of lockout procedures when required
- Use of blocking devices
- Checking safety devices
- Types of guards and guarding devices
Suggested Participants:
General machine operators, supervisors, group leaders, and health & safety committee members.
Program Duration: ½ day (maximum group size of 20 participants)