Machine Guarding Technician (MGT) Independent Study - General Industry
Our Machine Guarding Technician certification covers:
- Machine Safeguarding
- Narrative Explanation of the Machine Guarding Standards
- Machine Guarding Standards
- Inspections
- And much more!
- Course Outline
Certification:
Machine Guarding Technician (MGT)
Course Objectives:
There seem to be as many hazards created by moving machine parts as there are types of machines. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from needless and preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded. Where the operation of a machine or accidental contact with it can injure the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazard must be controlled or eliminated.
Machine guarding requirements can seem overwhelming with an entire subpart of OSHA CFR 1910 devoted to this topic. This course will equip you to protect your employees from moving machinery and to properly apply the OSHA Machine Guarding requirements.
Learning Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify hazardous areas, motions and actions, understand methods of safeguarding, understand and correctly utilized protective guards and devices and implement inspection procedures to ensure compliance.
Online Exams:
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have three opportunities to pass the exam.
Optional Credits:
The estimated time required to complete the course is 20 hours, but can be done at the student's own pace. Two (2) CEUs are offered through the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for this course. If you are interested in receiving CEU s for this course, upon successful completion of the exam please either download the form and instructions here or the obtain form and instructions from a Member Services Representative by calling 800-922-2219.
Recertification:
All NASP certifications require refresher training once every three years. The certifications should be refreshed before their expiration date. Click here for more details.
Click on the link below to register for:
Machine Guarding Technician (MGT)
Machine Guarding Course Outline
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Module 1: Machine Safeguarding
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Introduction
- Definitions
- Principles, Policies, and Procedures
- General Requirements
- Guard Design
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Hazardous Areas
- Where Hazards Occur
- Point of Operation
- Power Transmission Apparatus
- Other Moving Parts
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Hazardous Motions
- Rotating Motion
- In-running Nip Point
- Reciprocating Motion
- Transverse Motion
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Hazardous Actions
- Cutting Action
- Punching Action
- Hazardous Action
- Shearing Action
- Bending Action
- Requirements for Safeguards
- Training Requirements
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Methods of Safeguarding
- Guards
- Devices
- Location/Distance
- Feeding and Ejection Methods
- Miscellaneous Aids
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Four General Types of Guards
- Fixed Guards
- Fixed Guards
- Fixed Guards
- Fixed Guards
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Five General Types of Devices
- Presence-Sensing Devices
- Pullback Devices
- Restraint Devices
- Safety Control Devices
- Gate Devices
- Safeguarding by Distance
- Feeding and Ejection Methods
- Miscellaneous Aids
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Introduction
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Module 2: Narrative Explanation of the Machine Guarding Standards
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Overview
- Definitions
- General Requirements
- Woodworking Machinery
- Abrasive Wheel Machinery
- Mills and Calendars
- Power Presses
- Forging Machines
- Mechanical Power Transmission
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Overview
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Module 3: Machine Guarding Standards
- 1910.211 Definitions
- 1910.212 General Requirements
- 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery
- 1910.214 Reserved
- 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
- 1910.216 Mills and Calendars
- 1910.217 Power Presses
- 1910.218 Forging Machines
- 1910.219 Mechanical Power Transmission
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Module 4: Inspections
- Requirements for All Safeguards
- Mechanical Hazards
- Nonmechanical Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Training
- Protective Equipment and Proper Clothing
- Machinery Maintenance and Repair
