Professional training course · HSE-032
Machinery Safety and Guarding
Machinery causes many serious injuries, including amputations and crush injuries. Most are preventable with proper guarding, safety devices and safe working procedures…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Machinery causes many serious injuries, including amputations and crush injuries. Most are preventable with proper guarding, safety devices and safe working procedures.
This LLMI course covers machinery hazards, risk assessment, guarding types, safety devices and interlocks, safety-related control systems, lockout for maintenance, new and modified machinery requirements, and inspection programmes. Participants assess machines and recommend improvements.
The course suits engineers, supervisors and HSE professionals in manufacturing and maintenance.
Course Objectives
Identify machinery hazards
Assess machinery risks
Select appropriate guards and safety devices
Understand safety-related control systems
Apply lockout and safe maintenance procedures
Manage machinery safety compliance
Target Audience
Production and maintenance engineers
Supervisors
HSE professionals
Machine operators' leaders
Procurement staff buying machinery
Project engineers
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Machine assessment exercises
Case studies
Group discussions
Action planning
Course outline
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1Day 1: Machinery Hazards
- Mechanical hazards
- Non-mechanical hazards
- Incident statistics
- Legal requirements
- Risk assessment
- Exercise: Hazard identification
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2Day 2: Guarding
- Fixed guards
- Interlocked guards
- Adjustable guards
- Guard design
- Common failures
- Workshop: Guarding review
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3Day 3: Safety Devices and Controls
- Light curtains and sensors
- Emergency stops
- Two-hand controls
- Safety-related control systems
- Performance levels
- Exercise: Control system review
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4Day 4: Maintenance Safety
- Lockout and tagout
- Isolation
- Safe maintenance procedures
- Contractors
- Case study: Maintenance injury
- Exercise: Lockout procedure
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5Day 5: Compliance and Management
- New and modified machinery
- Conformity
- Inspections
- Training
- Improvement
- Capstone: Machinery safety plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Machinery Safety and Guarding course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Machinery Safety and Guarding course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Geneva.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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