TRAINING OVERVIEW & OUTLINE
For over 50 years, we have been educating organizations, on workplace safety solutions, risk aversion, and standards/regulations.
Machine Safeguarding Seminar Overview
According to existing safety regulations and standards, when a machine creates a hazard to operators and other employees in the machine area, it must be safeguarded. Rockford Systems, LLC offers a machine safeguarding seminar to teach people in positions of responsibility how to safeguard the point of operation and other machine hazards to meet these safety standards.
This 2-day in-person or 5-day online seminar explains how to interpret the performance language of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, ANSI (American National Standards Institute) B11 series safety standards, and NFPA 79. Specific machine safeguarding situations are also discussed. Another section of the machine safeguarding seminar provides basic safeguarding guidelines for other metalworking machines utilizing the ANSI B11 series safety standards. Seminars combine classroom discussions with demonstrations of machines under power. Hands-on experience with these machines and visual aids, including slides and videos, are also used. These teaching methods enable the participants to interpret the OSHA regulations and ANSI and NFPA 79 standards related to their specific machine applications and production requirements.
*Lockout/Tagout Workshop Overview
Join us for an informational workshop on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)—a critical aspect of workplace safety. LOTO is a systematic method to control hazardous energy during maintenance, servicing, or repair of machinery and equipment. This workshop aims to empower participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical insights into implementing LOTO protocols effectively.
The Machine Safeguarding Seminar will include a Lockout/Tagout Workshop for select dates throughout 2024. The in-person workshop in Rockford, IL is held at our training center or is available online using Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in on-site training, we will customize the training with the specifics of your program.
*In-Person: August 6-8, October 8-10, and November 5-7
*Online: July 15-19 and September 16-20
- Safety Managers and Officers
- Maintenance Personnel
- Operations Managers
- Engineers and Technicians
- Health and Safety Professionals
- Anyone involved in equipment maintenance and repair procedures
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of LOTO principles and its significance in preventing workplace accidents.
- Enhance workplace safety by implementing robust LOTO protocols tailored to specific machinery and equipment.
- Gain actionable insights and strategies to comply with regulatory standards effectively.
- Network with industry peers and experts, sharing experiences and best practices in ensuring a safe work environment.
Each person attending this workshop receives a variety of information regarding lockout/tagout including:
- Student Completion Certificate
- A copy of the Authorized Training Template
- A copy of the LOTO test and answer key.
In-Person Outline
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Introduction to Machine Safeguarding
- Why Safeguard
- Creating a Sustainable Machine Safeguarding Culture
- Regulations and Standards
- Risk Assessment
- Why a Risk Assessment is Necessary.
- Risk Assessment Factors.
- Conducting a Risk Assessment in accordance with ANSI B11.0
- Machine Safeguarding Assessment and Ongoing Compliance
- Machine Safeguarding Principles
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Control Reliability
- Control Reliability
- Categories of Control Reliability
- Machine Controls
- Emergency Stops
- Starters
- Control of Hazardous Energy
- Hazard and Risk Reduction
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Machine Safeguarding
- Power Presses
- Press Brakes
- Cutting and Turning Machinery
- Abrasive Wheel Machinery
- Automated Machining Centers
- Rolling Machinery
- Lasers
- Conveyors
- Industrial and Collaborative Robots
Each person attending this seminar receives a variety of information regarding machine safeguarding including:
- Folding Aluminum OSHA Guard-Opening Scale
- OSHA Grinder Gauge 1/8″ (Work Rest) – 1/4″ (Tongue Guard/Spark Arrestor)
- Folder to include useful Machine Safeguarding Reference Material
• Understanding LOTO: Delve into the fundamental principles and purpose of LOTO in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Gain insights into pertinent regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA) governing LOTO procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Developing LOTO Procedures: Explore the step-by-step process of creating tailored LOTO procedures specific to various machinery and equipment.
• Training and Implementation: Discover best practices for training employees on LOTO protocols and strategies for successful implementation across diverse work environments.
• Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios: Engage with practical examples and case studies to comprehend the importance of LOTO in preventing accidents and ensuring workplace safety.
Online Outline
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Machine Safeguarding
- Why Safeguard
- Creating a Sustainable Machine Safeguarding Culture
- Regulations and Standards
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Why a Risk Assessment is Necessary.
- Risk Assessment Factors.
- Conducting a Risk Assessment in accordance with ANSI B11.
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Machine Safeguarding Assessment and Ongoing Compliance
- Machine Safeguarding Principles
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Control Reliability
- Categories of Control Reliability
- Machine Controls
- Emergency Stops
- Starters
- Control of Hazardous Energy
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Hazard and Risk Reduction
Each person attending this seminar receives a variety of information regarding machine safeguarding including:
- Folding Aluminum OSHA Guard-Opening Scale
- OSHA Grinder Gauge 1/8″ (Work Rest) – 1/4″ (Tongue Guard/Spark Arrestor)
- Folder to include useful Machine Safeguarding Reference Material
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
- Understanding LOTO: Delve into the fundamental principles and purpose of LOTO in maintaining a safe working environment.
- Regulatory Compliance: Gain insights into pertinent regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA) governing LOTO procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Developing LOTO Procedures: Explore the step-by-step process of creating tailored LOTO procedures specific to various machinery and equipment.
- Training and Implementation: Discover best practices for training employees on LOTO protocols and strategies for successful implementation across diverse work environments.
- Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios: Engage with practical examples and case studies to comprehend the importance of LOTO in preventing accidents and ensuring workplace safety.
Training Center
The Rockford Systems Training Center is equipped with several types of risk reduction so that attendees can see how different safeguards can be applied and used.
Training Instructors
This course is taught by Mr. Matthew Clutter, Director of Training, an industrial safeguarding expert with over 17 years of machine safeguarding experience. Through his teaching methods, participants will learn to interpret the OSHA regulation, ANSI B11 series standards, and NFPA 79 standards related to specific machine applications and production requirements. Mr. Clutter is also a speaker at various seminars sponsored by industrial associations.
Location
All training courses are held at our Rockford, Illinois, training center, which is located 70 miles northwest of Chicago O’Hare Airport.
Rockford Systems, LLC
5795 Logistics Parkway
Rockford, IL 61109
1-800-922-7533