GENERAL MACHINERY REGULATIONS - SAFLII
...(6) If machinery in operation threatens or is likely to threaten the safety of persons, the person supervising or operating such machinery or the employer or user of machinery concerned shall stop such machinery or cause it to be stopped....
https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_reg/gmr272/index.html
Occupational Health and Safety Act: Regulations: General Safety
...Every employer and every use of machinery shall make an evaluation of the risk attached to any condition or situation which may arise from the activities of such employer or user, as the case may be, and to which persons at a workplace or in the course of their employment or in connection with the use of machinery are exposed, and he shall take ......
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202503/52226gon5954.pdf
Machine Safety and Guarding Requirements - The HSE Coach
...Proper machine guarding acts like a protective shield between workers and hazardous moving components. Without effective guarding systems, even simple machines can become deadly....
https://thehsecoach.com/machine-safety-and-guarding-requirements/
Understanding Mechanical Hazards
...Effective safeguards are required to prevent contact with dangerous moving parts and protect workers. Operators also require training on safeguarding systems and protective equipment to ensure their safety around machinery....
https://www.scribd.com/document/164912165/Mechanical-Hazards-and-Machine-Safeguarding
Machine Guarding Safety Guidelines | PDF | Machine (Mechanical) - Scribd
...Effective guarding follows principles of preventing contact while not interfering with work or creating new hazards. Common guarding methods include fixed guards, interlocks, adjustable guards, presence sensing devices, pullbacks, restraints, tripwires, and two-hand controls....
https://www.scribd.com/document/377373774/MACHINE-GUARDING-pdf
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS - SAFLII
...2. Personal safety equipment and facilities (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (f), (g), (h) and (i) of regulation 5 of the General Administrative Regulations published under Government Notice R.2206 of 5 October 1984, every employer and every user of machinery shall make an evaluation of the risk attached to any condition or situation which may arise from the activities of such ......
https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_reg/gsr255.pdf
Preventing Machine Entanglement and Pinch Point Injuries: 5 Things You ...
...Supervisors and safety officers should routinely inspect machines to identify new or hidden pinch points and entanglement risks. Add controls as needed and update safe work procedures accordingly....
https://ohse.ca/preventing-machine-entanglement-and-pinch-point-injuries/
Machinery, plant and equipment - International Labour Organization
...Before they start using any machine they need to think about what risks may occur and how these can be managed. They should therefore do the following: Check that the machine is complete, with all safeguards fitted, and free from defects....
https://www.ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/occupational-safety-and-health-guide-labour-inspectors-and-other/machinery-plant-and-equipment
Top 5 Rotating Equipment Safety Strategies for Industrial Operations
...Below are five strategic safety practices tailored to high-performance industrial environments. 1. Prioritize Predictive and Preventive Maintenance. Neglected maintenance is a leading cause of catastrophic failures in rotating equipment....
https://houstondynamic.com/top-5-rotating-equipment-safety-strategies-for-industrial-operations/
CCOHS: Safeguarding - Working around Machinery
...Determine a risk rating for each type of injury by assuming no protective measures have been installed on the machine. This evaluation will help when determine if sufficient action has been taken to prevent injury. The OSH Answers on risk assessment has more information about the risk rating process....
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/safeguarding/machinery.html