Machine Safety: Prevention of Mechanical Hazards – Fixed Guards and Safety Distances

Type
Guideline
Topic
Lockout and Guarding
Sector
General
Language
English
This guide from IRSST discusses the prevention of mechanical hazards. It describes methods for eliminating hazards at source or for reducing them, as well as ways to protect against them by using fixed guards. The risk reduction or distance protection principles presented in the guide are general and are appropriate for the majority of machines.