Safer work starts with better knowledge.

Do not operate a machine with missing required guards.

Never bypass or defeat a safety interlock.

Keep clear of rotating shafts, belts and gears.

Identify areas where parts move together and can trap a body.

Keep clothing, hair and jewellery away from moving machinery.

Do not reach into machinery to remove jams without authorised isolation.

Know the location and purpose of emergency stop controls.

Check that the danger zone is clear before authorised starting.

Use secure isolation for work inside guarded areas.

Report damaged mesh, panels or fixings.

Use approved tools and methods to feed or remove material.

Operate only machinery for which you have been trained and authorised.

Follow the machine's designed protection and access restrictions.

Consider automatic cycles and remotely controlled movement.

Include cleaning and lubrication tasks in the risk assessment.

Review guarding when material sizes or tooling change.

Assign responsibility for checking that protection remains effective.

Could any person reach the danger zone during this task?