1910 Subpart O Subpart Title: Machinery and Machine Guarding Standard Number: 1910.212 Title: General requirements for all machines.

One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing …

“OSHA 1910.212 establishes the legal requirement for machine safeguarding in U.S. manufacturing. At Rockford Systems, we perform machine specific analysis to develop engineered safety solutions to …

Master machine guarding compliance with this OSHA guide. Learn guard types, avoid common violations, and protect your manufacturing workers from injuries.

(3)(ii) The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in …

Dec 14, 2025 · Ensure full OSHA compliance with this guide to machine guarding requirements, from identifying hazards to required training protocols.

The OSHA standards on general guarding of machinery and mechanical power transmission apparatus (29 CFR 1910.212 and 1910.219) are very broad and generally minimum guarding standards.

Machine guarding hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for agriculture, general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to …

5 days ago · Safeguarding Machinery Protects Workers from Serious Injury Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, …

Sep 15, 2025 · For more information on safety standards and protective measures, visit OSHA Machine Guarding. Employers must implement specific measures to protect workers from hazards associated …