Which is a correct example of safeguarding machinery?

• A. Personal protective equipment
• B. Guards
• C. Warning labels
• D. Training

Answer: (B)

Safeguarding machinery means putting in place physical barriers or devices that prevent access to moving parts and reduce the chance of injury during operation. Guards accomplish this by covering or isolating dangerous parts, sometimes with interlocks that stop the machine if the guard is removed or opened. This is a direct protective measure for both the equipment and the worker, addressing the hazard at its source. Personal protective equipment protects the worker but does not remove the hazard from the machine itself. Warning labels provide information and reminders, not physical protection. Training helps ensure safe practices, but it doesn’t create a mechanical barrier or safeguard.