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Machine and Equipment Safety

A close-up of a chop saw with its circular blade within a machine guard to reduce the risk of injury.

Our campus has workspaces like labs, studios and workshops that house machines such as drill presses, bandsaws, lathes and more. These machines have the potential to cause injury to individuals who operate them or come within close proximity to them. Hazards include contact with blades or moving parts, entanglement or musculoskeletal injuries related to vibrations during operation.

General machine-safety training

A drill press with a 3/8" bit ready to drill into plywood.

Training is a key component of the Machine and Equipment Safety Program and is mandatory for all students, faculty and staff who will be operating machines, as a means to identify and learn safe practices prior to use. The training helps the user understand the university policy and safety procedures that apply.

To sign up for Machine Safety training, follow these enrollment instructions.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides comprehensive, online training on Machine Safety, available to anyone who plans to work with machines, or within a workspace where machines will be used. The online training covers the different types of machine hazards, control measures (e.g. guarding, emergency stop, lockout, tagout, HVAC and administrative controls) and inspection protocols. Training also covers basic health and safety principles to help the user minimize their risk while working with machines.

There are a total of three modules, and at the end of each module you will be asked questions to help solidify your understanding of the material presented in that module. You must complete all modules successfully in order to obtain a certificate of completion for this course.

Machine-specific training required

In addition to the online training, users operating machines should also be trained on the safe operating procedure for the specific machine that they work with.

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) prevention

A pair of hands operate a circular saw to cut across a wide plank of wood.

Frequent exposure to moderate- and high-intensity HAV can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Workers who use hand-held vibrating tools on a regular basis are at risk of developing HAVS, which includes musculoskeletal injuries, damage to blood vessels or nerves, primarily in the hands and/or arms.

Exposure typically occurs to workers who regularly use hand-held or hand-guided power tools and machines, such as:

  • hand-held power tools (e.g. sanders, power saws or jackhammers)
  • hand-guided equipment (e.g. floor cleaning machines or lawn mowers)
  • materials being processed by machines (e.g. using a grinder, a mixer)

Students, faculty or staff who use any vibration hand tools for more than 30 minutes a day should refer to the for more information on the hazards, symptoms and control measures for hand-arm vibration exposure so as to increase awareness and to prevent injuries. 

Machinery maintenance and inspection

All machines must be maintained in good condition. Maintenance and inspection should be performed by users and/or the shop or lab supervisor on a regular basis.

Legislation

成人大片鈥檚 Machine and Equipment Safety Program is in compliance, by law, with the .