10/24/2025 6:25:13 AM | less than a minute read

Machine Guarding: A Preventable Risk Still in the Top 10

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Andrew Browne

Chief Engineer, Global Engineering

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Andrew Browne

Chief Engineer, Global Engineering

According to EHS Today, Machine Guarding (OSHA Rule 1910.212) ranked #10 in OSHA’s most cited violations of 2025 - with 1,239 violations.

This is a fully preventable hazard. Every one of these citations represents a missed opportunity to protect workers through proper safety evaluations, risk assessments, and compliance with product standards.

✅ What can be done:

Conduct thorough machinery safety evaluations
Perform detailed risk assessments aligned with recognized standards
Ensure compliance with guarding requirements under OSHA and applicable product safety standards

At Intertek, we help manufacturers and operators close these gaps before they become citations. Safety isn’t just regulatory - it’s a responsibility.

🔗 Intertek's machinery and functional safety experts can help you!
Intertek Function Safety: https://www.intertek.com/industrial/functional-safety/
Intertek Machinery Services: https://www.intertek.com/machinery-tools/

“While progress has been made, the consistency in citation rankings year after year signals that yesterday’s hazards are still today’s vulnerabilities,” pointed out Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council.

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