Stay Compliant: Machine Guarding Checklist for ABMA Members
Attention ABMA Members,
OSHA is actively inspecting businesses for compliance with 29 CFR 1910: Subpart O, which addresses machinery and machine guarding standards. These inspections aim to ensure safe operating conditions and prevent workplace injuries.
To help you stay prepared and avoid potential penalties, here’s a quick Machine Guarding Compliance Checklist:
- Inspect Machine Guards—Ensure all guards are properly installed, secure, and free from damage.
- Verify Employee Training—Confirm employees are trained in safe machine operation and the purpose of guards.
- Review Lockout/Tagout Procedures—Ensure energy isolation procedures are followed when servicing or maintaining equipment.
- Assess Point of Operation Safety—Check that guards are in place to protect operators at points of operation.
- Document Regular Inspections—Schedule and document routine equipment inspections to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
- Update Safety Protocols—Make sure policies reflect OSHA’s Subpart O standards and are communicated to employees.
Staying proactive can prevent costly citations and, more importantly, protect your employees from harm. For more information on these requirements, visit the OSHA Machine Guarding webpage. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at anytime.
Best,
Francis Palasieski – Director of Government Affairs – fpalasieski@abmalliance.org – (518) 880-6376
Nicolina Benoit – Government Affairs Coordinator – nbenoit@abmalliance.org – (518) 880-6378
About ABMA
ABMA advocates on behalf of the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry. ABMA represents LBM dealers and associated businesses in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. We work directly with members of Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to impact the legislative and regulatory process as it affects the LBM industry. ABMA is powered by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) and Construction Suppliers Association (CSA).
Source: ABMA