MACHINE GUARDING POLICY AND PRACTICES Training Program PURPOSE

MACHINE GUARDING POLICY AND PRACTICES - Training Program -

PURPOSE OF POLICY - Protect employees, contractors and visitors from any machine related hazards such as: * Point of Operation * Rotating parts * Flying chips * Sparks - Comply with related regulatory standards (OSHA)

Where Mechanical Hazards Occur - The point of operation, or point where work is performed on the material: * Cutting, shaping, boring, forming - Power transmission apparatus, or components of mechanical system that transfer energy: * Flywheels, cams, clutches, cranks - Other moving parts, or parts that move while unit is working: Feed mechanisms, auxiliary parts

Hazardous Mechanical Motions & Actions - Rotating Motions Smooth & rotating shafts, collars, flywheels, shaft ends, spindles, couplings. - In Running Nip Points * Parts rotating in opposite directions or in close contact * Rotating & tangentially moving parts (i. e. belt & pulley) * Rotating & fixed parts, creating a shearing or crushing action (i. e. spoked handwheels)

Hazard Motions & Actions (continued) - Recipricating Motions Back/Forth or Up/Down motions. - Transverse Motion Straight and continuous line. - Cutting Motion Involves machines with rotating, recipricating or transverse motion (i. e. bandsaws, circular saws, lathes, milling devices).

Hazard Motions & Actions (continued) - Punching Action Danger where power applied to slide/ram for stamping or drawing metal or other materials (i. e. power presses). - Shearing Action Power to slide or knife to trim or shear metal, wood, plastic, etc. (i. e. mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic shears). - Bending Action Similiar danger to punching action (i. e. power presses, press brakes, tubing benders).

Guarding Requirements All guarding must meet these minimum requirements: - Prevent accidental contact. - Should be secure, not easy to remove or alter. - Protect from falling objects. - Create no new hazards. - Create no interference with the job involved.

Guarding Requirements (continued) Procedures and policies to be in place to support efforts: - Description and identification of hazards with certain machines. - How guards provide protection and hazards for which they are intended. - How to use guards and why. - How & when guards can be removed and by whom. - What to do if guard is found damaged, missing or does not provide enough protection.

CLASSIFICATION OF GUARDS Toro Riverside has chosen to group guarding into four classes: 1) Fixed Enclosure guards 2) Interlocking guards 3) Automatic guards 4) Two-handed operating devices

GUARD DEFINITIONS FIXED ENCLOSURE - Primary guarding option. - Prevents access by completely enclosing hazard. - Can be constructed to be adjustable to various tools & dies. However, once adjusted guard is to be fixed. INTERLOCKING GUARD - Utilize electrical or mechanical interlocking connection. - Prevents operation until guard is in “closed” position. - Can be opened to feed parts and adjusted as operation requires.

GUARD DEFINITIONS CONTINUED AUTOMATIC GUARD - Used when enclosure or interlocking is inappropriate. - Acts independently of operator, repeating cycle as long as machine operates. - Keeps body parts out of “danger zone” as it cycles. - Example is a “sweep/push away” device or moving barrier. TWO HANDED GUARD - Activates the machine cycles, common to fixtures. - Requires simultaneous use of both hands to activate device. - Uses electrical switch buttons, air logic, computer logic, etc. - Must be designed to prevent controls being “tied-down”.

Equipment Examples at Riverside - Molding Machines - Assembly Fixtures - Automated Assembly Equipment - Grinders - Lathes - Drills (Portable & Stationary) - Saws (Circular, Radial, Table) - Grinding Wheels - Sanders - Welding Torches - Soldering Guns

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Engineering controls are the FIRST choice for eliminating any machine hazards. However, where they are not available or can’t fully protect, personal protective equipment is used : - Safety glasses, goggles, face shields - Hearing Protection - Hardhats, hairnets, caps - Gloves, arm sleeves - Coveralls, aprons, vests, body suits - Toe covers, steel toed shoes

General Safety Rules NEVER let overconfidence lead you to take unneeded risks. Apply these simple rules with ANY machine or power tool: - Keep work area well lit, dry and CLEAN - Maintain tools properly at all times - Use appropriate safety features (i. e. 3 -prong plugs, safety switches, double insulated tools) - Use personal protective equipment when necessary - Dress right. No loose clothing or jewelry worn - Installation or repairs done by qualified staff ONLY! - Use the right tool for the job - Keep electric cables & cords clean, un-frayed - MAKE SURE EQUIPMENT IS GROUNDED!!!

RESPONSIBILITIES - Engineering/Tech Ops staff responsible to monitor assembly guarding issues regarding: - Existing equipment - New equipment - Maintenance Department monitors their dept’s equipment and some others. - Team Leader in area to work with Tech Staff to assure guarding issues resolved prior to the machinery released to production. Safety/Health Manager to assist all parties in efforts. - ALL OF US ARE RESPONSIBLE IN PREVENTION!!

WHAT CAN WE EACH DO TO CONTRIBUTE? - Follow the training procedures that you receive on use of ANY piece of equipment. If unsure of any aspects of it’s use, STOP and ask questions!! - If you notice ANY problem, big or small, STOP and report it to your Team Leader, Cell Leader or a Technician. - DO NOT perform repairs on your own, get a Technician involved to assess and correct the problem.

CONTRIBUTIONS CONTINUED. . . - Recognize and celebrate each day’s accomplishments, no matter what they are !! - Look at not just how we do the tasks NOW, but how can we do it better in the FUTURE. - You each make a contribution to producing a quality product and do so with SAFELY in mind.

- EACH DAY IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT, AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE OVERALL JOURNEY TO SUCCESS. . . - LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES AND CELEBRATE THEM !! - …. . It’s as simple as saying, “Thank You”