Upon successful completion of the Certified Machine Guarding Specialist - Trainer (CMGS - Trainer) course, participants will be able to:
Understand OSHA regulations for machine guarding, including 1910 Subpart O requirements.
Conduct risk assessments using ANSI B11.TR3 methodology.
Measure safe opening distances to prevent operator exposure to hazards.
Identify and select appropriate safeguard types based on machine type and application.
Design and install fixed, interlocked, adjustable, and self-adjusting guards.
Apply best practices for machine guard design, material selection, and installation.
Recognize hazards associated with milling, drilling, boring, belt sanders, disk sanders, and spindle sanders.
Implement guarding solutions for metalworking machines, including mechanical power presses, hydraulic presses, and press brakes.
Guard hydraulic punch presses and high-pressure machinery safely.
Apply ANSI standards for conveyors, lasers, ladders, and other equipment types.
Understand ISO international safety standards for machinery and electromagnetic compatibility.
Guard horizontal and vertical bandsaws, spot welders, and other specialized equipment.
Fabricate and install custom machine guards.
Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures per OSHA 1910.147.
Apply electrical safety requirements per NFPA 79 for industrial machinery.
Understand ANSI B11 standards and ISO/TS 15066 for robotic systems and collaborative robots.
Design and apply Type A and Type B gates.
Train others effectively in machine guarding principles and practices.
Deliver effective machine guarding training programs as a certified trainer.
Maintain trainer certification through periodic refresher examinations.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or physics OR a bachelor's degree in a closely related biological or physical science from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years of acceptable work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program (i.e., Twelve years of experience is equivalent to a bachelor's degree).
Work Experience:
Three (3) years of experience where at least 30% of your work is directly related to working in safety, industrial hygiene, or the environment. Education cannot be substituted for work experience. This requirement is in addition to the expertise used instead of education.
Other Experience:
Documented GED / Apprentice Certificate Completion / On-The-Job / Skills Training / or AA / BSc / BA in safety management or similar field. Certificates in occupational health and safety from OSHA or an authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC), NEBOSH, National Safety Institute, Military Specialty Ratings (ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, & Reserves, National Guard, or similar training organizations from other countries will be considered.
Course Prerequisite:
Students must complete the IASHEP Certified Machine Guarding Specialist (CMGS) course or equivalent training from an OSHA Training Institute.
Recertification:
Trainers must complete a refresher examination every three (3) years to maintain their trainer status.
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