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Mechanical Hazards and Safeguarding by Vimal Sudhakaran is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This chapter discusses mechanical hazards from machinery. It notes that moving parts can cause injury and lists factors to consider like reachable moving parts or ejected objects. Common mechanical hazards include rotating equipment, crushing hazards, and sharp edges. Safeguarding is then discussed as protective measures like guards to prevent contact with dangerous moving parts. Requirements for safeguards are that they must prevent contact, be secure, protect from falling objects, and not interfere with w
- Author
- Vimal Sudhakaran
- Language
- EN