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OSHA 1910.212 sets the general requirements for machine guarding, covering moving parts, points of operation, in-running nip points, and flying debris. It applies to all machines to protect workers from injury caused by hazardous motion and contact.
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 is the core machine guarding standard that applies to nearly all machinery in general industry.
It requires employers to provide guards and protective devices to shield workers from points of operation, rotating parts, in-running nip points, flying chips, sparks, and other hazards.
As a “catch-all” standard, OSHA 1910.212 is often cited when no specific machine regulation exists, making it one of the most frequently enforced provisions in Subpart O.
Because OSHA 1910.212 is a broad standard, it applies to a wide range of equipment including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, conveyors, punch presses, saws, and grinders.
If a machine has moving parts that could injure a worker, 1910.212 requires guarding.
Machine guarding violations are consistently among OSHA’s top cited standards.
Without proper guards, workers face severe risks of crushed fingers, amputations, lacerations, and eye injuries.
Compliance with OSHA 1910.212 helps facilities protect employees, avoid costly citations, and establish safer production environments.
OSHA 1910.212 is a general requirement that works in tandem with OSHA 1910.215 (Abrasive Wheel Machinery)
and machine-specific rules under Subpart O. It also aligns with ANSI B11 machine safety standards,
which provide technical safeguarding criteria.
It applies to virtually all machines in general industry that expose workers to hazards such as moving parts, points of operation, nip points, or flying debris.
No. It is a general machine guarding standard. When a machine does not have its own specific OSHA rule, 1910.212 is applied.
They are pinch points created when two rotating parts move toward each other or when one rotating part moves against a fixed surface. These must be guarded to prevent entrapment injuries.
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