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Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses

What Is eTraining's Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses Course?

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eTraining’s Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses course is an online safety training program designed for workers who operate or work near mechanical power presses. The course provides a high-level overview of how mechanical power presses work and the OSHA-required safeguarding equipment and techniques that limit hazards for workers.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presses are responsible for approximately three-fifths of all work-related amputations, and 49% of those are from mechanical power presses. Training covers how mechanical power presses operate, the types of hazards they create (point of operation, reciprocating motions, rotating parts), OSHA-required safeguarding methods (barrier guards, two-hand controls, presence-sensing devices, pullback devices, restraint devices), inspection and maintenance requirements, and how to recognize and report violations.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

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Topics Covered
  • Key definitions related to OSHA machine guarding requirements
  • Minimum OSHA requirements for general machine guarding
  • High level overview of mechanical power press use and operation
  • Essential components of mechanical power presses
  • Hazards related to power press operation
  • Overview of injury data related to power press operations
  • Injury reporting guidelines
  • Safety solutions for full and part revolution clutch mechanical power presses
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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses.

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Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O
Course Duration
30 minutes
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
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Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Mechanical power press operators
  • ✓Setup personnel who prepare presses for production runs
  • ✓Die setters and die maintenance workers
  • ✓Maintenance workers who service and repair power presses
  • ✓Production supervisors overseeing press operations
  • ✓Manufacturing engineers responsible for press safety
  • ✓Quality control workers who interact with press machinery
  • ✓Safety officers responsible for machine guarding compliance
  • ✓Plant managers overseeing manufacturing operations
  • ✓Any worker who operates or works in the vicinity of mechanical power presses

Industries That Require Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Metal stamping and forming operations
  • ✓Automotive parts manufacturing
  • ✓Appliance and consumer goods manufacturing
  • ✓Aerospace components manufacturing
  • ✓Sheet metal fabrication
  • ✓Electronics and electrical component manufacturing
  • ✓Metal container and can manufacturing
  • ✓Tool and die shops
  • ✓Industrial equipment manufacturing
  • ✓Defense and military hardware production
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses.

Machine guarding for mechanical power presses training is a safety education program that teaches workers how mechanical power presses operate, the hazards they create, and the OSHA-required safeguarding methods used to protect operators and nearby workers. eTraining’s course provides approximately 30 minutes of instruction covering OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217, including press operation, hazard types (point of operation, reciprocating motions, rotating parts), safeguarding devices (barrier guards, two-hand controls, presence-sensing devices, pullback and restraint devices), inspection requirements, and violation reporting. Upon completion, participants receive a printable certificate of completion.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 requires employers to train and instruct operators and other employees who work with or near mechanical power presses in the safe operation and servicing of the equipment. Training must cover the hazards of the specific press, the safeguards in place, and the proper use of those safeguards. Operators must be trained before being assigned to operate a press, and retraining is required when new safeguarding methods are introduced or when employees demonstrate unsafe practices.
The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it in a single session at your convenience. Most students finish in one sitting. You have 6 months from your enrollment date to complete all coursework. Progress is saved automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume at any time.
The course covers: how mechanical power presses operate; types of press hazards (point of operation, reciprocating and rotating motions, flying debris); OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 requirements; types of safeguarding devices and their applications; inspection and testing of safeguarding devices; proper setup and die-setting safety; operator responsibilities; employer responsibilities; common machine guarding violations; and how to recognize and report violations to your employer or OSHA.
You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass and receive your certificate of completion. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam.
Yes. eTraining’s Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 standards for mechanical power press safeguarding and is accepted nationwide. You receive a printable certificate of completion that documents your training. Manufacturing employers and industrial facilities across all 50 U.S. states accept this training for power press safety compliance.
Yes. The course works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress is saved automatically on the same device you are using, allowing you to pause and pick up where you left off. Note: you must continue on the same device to retain your saved progress.
The Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Presses course focuses specifically on the hazards and OSHA-required safeguarding methods for mechanical power presses under 29 CFR 1910.217. The general Machine Guarding Safety course covers guarding requirements for all types of machines under 29 CFR 1910.212, including saws, lathes, drill presses, mills, grinders, and other machinery. Workers who operate power presses should take both courses for comprehensive machine safety knowledge.
There is no specific federal expiration date for mechanical power press training certificates. However, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 requires that operators be trained on the specific hazards and safeguards of their equipment, and retraining is required when safeguarding methods change or when employees demonstrate unsafe practices. Many manufacturing facilities require annual refresher training on machine guarding.  
The course covers four primary types of machine guards: fixed guards (permanently attached barriers that provide a physical enclosure around the hazard); interlocked guards (guards connected to the machine’s power source that shut down the machine when the guard is opened or removed); adjustable guards (flexible barriers that allow the operator to adjust the opening size based on the material being processed); and self-adjusting guards (barriers that automatically move to accommodate the material while maintaining protection). The course also covers safeguarding devices such as presence-sensing devices, two-hand controls, gates, and restraint systems.
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