simpl.
General / Cross-sector 11 items

Machine Guarding Safety Audit (29 CFR 1910.212)

A machine-by-machine audit of guarding on point-of-operation, nip points, and power transmission apparatus.

29 CFR 1910.21229 CFR 1910.219

Free PDF · enter your email to download.

Point-of-Operation Guarding

  • Is a guard provided at the point of operation where a hazard exists? *
  • Does the guard prevent the operator from placing any body part in the danger zone? *
  • Are point-of-operation devices (two-hand, presence-sensing) functioning where used? *

General Guarding Requirements

  • Are guards affixed so they cannot be readily removed or bypassed? *
  • Do guards protect against flying chips, sparks, or in-running nip points? *
  • Are guards free of pinch points or sharp edges that could injure the operator? *

Power Transmission Apparatus

  • Are belts, pulleys, gears, and shafts within 7 feet of the floor guarded? *
  • Are exposed set screws, keys, and projecting shaft ends guarded? *

Anchoring & Maintenance

  • Are fixed machines anchored to prevent walking or tipping during operation? *
  • Are guards inspected during preventive maintenance and reinstalled after servicing? *
  • Machine ID and location audited: *

Download the full Machine Guarding Safety Audit (29 CFR 1910.212) checklist

Get it as a clean, printable PDF — free.