Guidelines for the Safe Use Machinery in the Workplace

Module 1: Introduction

• Scope and Objective
• Life Cycle of Machines
• Legislation on Machine Safety

Module 2: Risk Management for Machines

• Risk Assessment
• Risk Management and Change

Module 3: Identifying Machine Hazards

• Mechanical Hazards: Entanglement, Cutting, Crushing, Impact, Shearing, Draw-in
• Non-mechanical Hazards: Fall, Noise, Heat, Electrical, Chemical, Ergonomic, Fatigue

Module 4: Controlling Risks

• Machine Acquisition, Installation, Use, and Disposal
• Maintenance & Lock-out Tag-out

Module 5: Control Measures

• Design Measures: Safer Design, Reduced Man-machine Interaction
• Safeguards: Guards, Safety Devices, Emergency Stops
• Information for Use: Procedures, Signs, PPE

Module 6: Case Studies

• Examples of Machine-related Injuries: Power Press, Food Cutter, Table Saw, Die-casting, Disc Cutter

• Understand the life cycle of machines, from acquisition through to disposal, and the importance of safety at each stage.
• Learn how to conduct effective risk assessments to identify and manage machine-related hazards.
• Explore the statutory duties and responsibilities under relevant machine safety legislation and regulations.
• Gain insights into identifying mechanical hazards such as entanglement, cutting, crushing, and impact, as well as non-mechanical hazards like noise, electrical risks, and ergonomic factors.
• Implement control measures across the machine’s life cycle, including design, installation, operation, and disposal to reduce risks.
• Understand the importance of maintenance programs, training for workers, and lock-out tag-out procedures to ensure ongoing safety.
• Explore safeguarding techniques, including machine guards, presence-sensing devices, emergency stop systems, and safety signage to prevent accidents.
• Learn to apply safe work procedures, personal protective equipment, and energy lock-out/tag-out protocols to enhance machine safety.
• Review real-life case studies to understand common machine-related accidents and how to prevent similar incidents.