Machine Guarding

OSHA Standard
The Problem
Causes of Machine Incidents
Training
Responsibilities Machine Safety
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 Basic Areas To Be Safeguarded
2 Topics
Rotating Parts with Projections
In-Running Nip Points
Classification of Safeguards
Types of Guards
4 Topics
Fixed Guards
Interlocked
Adjustable Guards
Self-Adjusting Guards
Motion
3 Topics
Rotating Motion
Transverse Motion
Reciprocating Motion
Actions
4 Topics
Bending Actions
Punching Actions
Shearing Actions
Cutting Actions
Devices
5 Topics
Gate
Automation
Presence-Sensing Device
Two-Hand Control
Safety Tripwire Cables
SAWS
3 Topics
Portable Circular Saws
Table Saws
Radial Arm Saw
Machine Safety Principles
Lock out / Tag Out (LOTO)
Miscellaneous
3 Topics
Awareness Barriers
Protective Shields
Hand Tools
Resources
Disclaimer
Final Test – Machine Guarding
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Bending Actions

Machine Guarding Actions Bending Actions
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Typical Bending Operation

Bending action results when power is applied to a slide in order to draw or stamp metal or other materials. A hazard occurs at the point of operation where stock is inserted, held, and withdrawn. Equipment that uses bending action includes power presses, press brakes, and tubing benders.

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