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MECHANICAL
What controls are available to mitigate risk?
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Confirm that machine guards and safety features are in place and have adequate integrity
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Provide other types of protective barriers where appropriate; limited access, temporary/or permanent barriers, signage
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Practice lock out/tag out during maintenance work; ensure the equipment is de-energized prior to the task
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Regularly inspect, especially prior to use, tools and equipment
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Use the “right tool for the job;” do not modify tools or disable safety features
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Identify pinch points, sharp edges, rotating parts, and shut down mechanisms during job planning (JSAs)
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