Machine Guarding – Toolbox Talk
Machine guards aren’t obstacles—they’re life-saving controls. This Machine Guarding Toolbox Talk helps your team recognize the purpose and importance of proper guarding, and how to spot dangerous shortcuts like bypassed shields, loose barriers, or “temporary fixes.”
Perfect for any worksite using presses, conveyors, grinders, saws, or mechanical equipment, this talk reinforces that if the guard’s off—the machine is off.
What’s Included:
3-page Toolbox Talk Kit:
1-page Topic Overview – covers contact, crush, and ejection hazards; guarding best practices; inspection tips
1-page Supervisor Guide – includes demo ideas, lockout/tagout prep, team discussion questions, and hazard walkthroughs
1-page Printable Sign-In Sheet – formatted for COR/SECOR, ISNetworld, and internal compliance tracking
Why It’s Different:
This talk reframes guarding from a compliance task to a personal safety decision:
Built-in site-specific prompts: “When did you last report a missing guard?”
Visual demo suggestions: before/after examples, interlock walkthroughs, PPE overlays
Supports machine audits and maintenance team coordination
Aligns with CSA Z432, OH&S regulations, and internal LOTO policies
Includes QR-ready options for company guarding procedures and training modules.
Perfect For:
Maintenance, machine operators, shop leads, and field crews
Sites with grinders, presses, conveyors, or powered rotating equipment
Monthly COR/SECOR talks, injury prevention campaigns, or audit prep
Compliance with OH&S, CSA Z432, and safety program standards
File Type: Digital PDF
Delivery: Instant download after purchase
Format: Supervisor-ready kit with printable safety meeting documentation
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