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014: What are the OSHA Regulations for Machine Guards?

April 29, 2022 • GotSafety • Season 1 • Episode 14

In Episode 14 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, join Michael and Rick as they discuss the importance of machine guards for machines 7 feet above the ground. Most of the time machine guards are thought of in machinery near the body, pinch points on conveyor belts, or areas where clothing can get caught.

Today’s podcast will feature one company that paid nearly $10,000 for unguarded belt drives on air compressors mounted 7 feet in the air. According to OSHA, “all exposed parts of machinery 7 feet or less from the floor, or working platform, shall be protected by a stationary casing to enclose the moving parts that create pinch points.”

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