OSHA has revealed that the failure to use machine safety guard equipment is a frequent safety violation. Accident investigations discover that in many cases, properly used and functioning machine safety guards would have prevented serious accidents and injuries.

ALWAYS READY'S online training course "Machine Guard Safety" reminds machine operators about the dangers inherent in working with machine tools - and how to minimize risk by properly installing and using safety guards and other safety devices.

Areas covered in this course include:

. Basics of safe machine operation.

. Fixed safety guards.

. Adjustable safety guards.

. Self-adjusting safety guards.

. Interlock safety devices.

. Drivetrain safety guards.

. Perimeter safety guards.

. "Drop probe" safety devices.

. Restrain and pullback safety devices.

. Adjustment, inspection and maintenance of safety guards.

. And More.

ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective online safety and regulatory compliance training available today. This training offers stress free convenience-and averages 45 minutes to complete. Each course-taker should work at his or her own pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.

Machine guards are of little use if they're not matched to the machine, properly installed, and well maintained. Don't become a needless statistic. Have your operators update their safety knowledge by taking "Machine Guard Safety" as soon as possible.

Use this website for annual updating refresher courses in occupational safety and health.

This course is one of over 108 titles in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Also preview: "Accident Investigation", "Eye Safety" and "Safety Audits".