29 CFR 1910 Subpart O
Machine Guarding
What Machine Guarding requires
Machines must be guarded at the point of operation and at all nip points, rotating parts, and flying-chip sources. Guards must be inspected and never bypassed.
Who must be trained: Employees exposed to this hazard, before the exposure begins.
What must be on file: Machine guarding inspection checklist, Corrective action log.
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- Guard purpose and inspection
- Never bypass a guard
- Reporting damaged guards
Documents you need
- Machine guarding inspection checklist
- Corrective action log
What we track
- Employee name and role
- Course completed and date
- Score and pass/fail
- Certificate on file
- Retraining due date
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29 CFR 1910.212 — Machine guarding on osha.gov
This page was last reviewed on September 4, 2026. Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements. Not legal advice.