MACHINE HAZARDS RISK FACTORS
Hazardous Energy Hot Surfaces Moving Parts
Sharp Edges Chemical Exposure
MACHINE HAZARDS
STEP ONE: RAISE AWARENESS (RECOGNITION)
WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW
All relevant hazards and risks
Thorough understanding of the machine's life cycle and its operation
Associated hazards and safeguarding requirements
WHAT WE SHOULD LOOK FOR
Accessible moving parts
Condition of machine
Exposures, hidden access,
reaching over, bypassed interlocks,
pinch/nip points, points where
operator interacts with machines
Awkward operations and unsafe
behaviour around equipment
Health condition of worker
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY 'MACHINE HAZARDS'?
Exposure to moving parts that can lead to injuries
Exposure to hazardous energy that could cause injury, including
electrical, thermal, chemical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and
gravitational
WHY PREVENT MACHINE HAZARDS?
Every year, approximately 2,500 people are injured because of
machine-related incidents, accounting for almost 6% of all lost-time
injuries in Ontario*
Injuries can be life altering and have severe consequences
Injuries impact workers, coworkers, and family
Equipment is unforgiving and incidents can happen quickly
WHAT THE LAW SAYS
Workplace machines safety law in Ontario is based on the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
OHSA requires that employers take every precaution reasonable in
the circumstances to protect workers. Sections 25, 27, and 28 refer
to duties and responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers.
*Source: By the Numbers: 2013 WSIB Statistical Report
HAZARD
SPOTLIGHT