Understanding Electrical & Mechanical Hazards in the Dental Environment – safety connection

Machine guarding is considered an engineering control.

Which of the following aids an employee on how to use equipment properly and safely?

An employer should share their Lockout/Tagout procedures with an outside contractor who performs equipment maintenance or repair.

What is the proper order in administering hazard controls?

At a minimum, how often is the Energy Control Program required to be reviewed?

An Affected Employee is someone who works in the area where lockout takes place and only trained on the purpose and use of their employer’s energy control procedures.

Who does OSHA consider as an Authorized Employee?

Lockout / tagout is a means of controlling an energy source.

OSHA does not require employers to train employees on how to use equipment properly and safely.

If machine guarding is not available on a hazardous piece of equipment, then what should be done?