Machine Guarding Course    

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Training
sdps@ucdavis.edu
(530)-752-1766

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Course duration estimate: 40 mins

This 40 minute course provides definitions and requirements for different kinds of machinery concerning the Machine Guarding Program, and a general discussion of various guarding methods, as well as defining terms associated with machine guarding. Course objectives include:

• Identifying where mechanical hazards exist.
• Identifying the motions and actions of mechanical hazards.
• Specifying the hazards created by different kinds of motions.
• Describing the minimum requirements that must be met by all safeguards.
• Recognizing the advantages and disadvantages of guard construction.
• Identifying the different types of safeguard devices and guards.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Learning Management System (LMS), where trainings are housed, is set up for employees. If you are a student or visiting scholar, you must request access to the system before you can complete your training. Please email sdps@ucdavis.edu to request access to the system.