Safeguarding of Machinery: Understanding & Applying CSA Z432

• Hazards and impacts of machine-related injuries
• Structure, scope, and key definitions within CSA Z432
• Using CSA Z432 to develop a safeguarding strategy, including risk analysis and risk reduction
• Considerations for machine controls and safety control systems
• Clauses related to selecting and applying guards and protective devices
• Application requirements for effective safeguarding
• Supplemental guidance found in the Annexes of CSA Z432

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the hazards and impacts of machine related injuries.
• Explain the structure and scope of CSA Z432:23, Safeguarding of machinery.
• Recall important definitions from CSA Z432:23
• Explain how the standard helps create a strategy for selecting protective measures, risk analysis and risk reduction.
• Recognize the important considerations for machine controls and safety control system.
• Identify the Clauses relevant to selecting and using guards and protective devices.
• Review important safeguarding application requirements.
• Recall information in the Annexes that provides supplemental safeguarding application information.

This training is geared towards those who design, build, modify, install, use, operate, or maintain machinery, machinery guarding, or safety devices. It is also intended for those who wish to use the CSA Z432 standard to develop and implement safeguarding instructions and are responsible for effective implementation of administrative controls.

This course is suitable for a variety of audiences including:

• Health and Safety professionals
• Engineers
• Managers and supervisors
• Maintenance and purchasing personnel
• Project Managers and JHSC Members

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This course is delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings and can also be delivered in an on-site location.

Please contact Customer Care at 905-614-1400 or 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) for more information about availability and on-site pricing. 

CSA offers this program at locations outside of Ontario. To register or for additional information visit the CSA Group Learning Institute.

Participant requirements for virtual include a webcam, capable hardware, software & internet. Our virtual courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams. Specific platform details for this course will be shared upon registration.

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