All the potential hazards in the workplace that require machine safeguarding and ensure they adhere to OSHA regulations. Moving machine parts create workplace hazards and potential machinery-related injuries, making machine guards vitally important. The machines consist of three fundamental areas – the point of operation, the power transmission device, and the operating controls. Machine safeguarding helps protect workers from preventable injuries in all three areas. Requirements for Safeguards Machine safeguards must meet these minimum general requirements: Prevent contact: The safeguard must prevent hands, arms, or any other part of a worker’s body from contacting dangerous moving parts. Be secure: Workers should not be able to easily remove or tamper with the safeguard. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable materials that will withstand normal use. They must be firmly secured to the machine where possible or secured el...