FACTS
Key hazards related to machine guarding in the landscaping industry- Contact with Moving Parts: Inadequate or missing machine guards can expose workers to moving parts of equipment such as blades, belts, and gears. This can lead to lacerations, amputations, and crushing injuries.
- Entanglement: Loose clothing, jewelry, or body parts can become entangled in unguarded machinery. This is particularly dangerous with rotating parts like augers or chainsaws.
- Flying Debris: Lack of proper guards on equipment like lawnmowers and trimmers can result in debris being ejected at high speeds. This poses a risk of eye injuries, cuts, or bruises to workers.
- Bypassing […]
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