Machine Guarding Inspection (Press and Rollformer)

Inspection template for presses, press brakes, and rollformers to verify fixed guards, interlocked guards, light curtains, point-of-operation protection, emergency stops, and related OSHA machine guarding compliance.

Inspection Details

• Machine identification recorded
  Record the machine name/ID, type (press, press brake, rollformer), and location.
• Inspection date and time
  Document when the inspection was performed.
• Inspector name and signature
  Inspector must sign to confirm findings and observations.

Fixed Guards and Physical Barriers

• Fixed guards installed at exposed pinch points and point-of-operation areas
  Verify fixed guards are present where access to moving parts, pinch points, and nip points is possible.
• Fixed guards secure, intact, and not easily removable without tools
  Check that guards are firmly mounted, undamaged, and not bypassed or modified.
• Guard openings prevent hand or body access to hazardous motion
  Verify openings, gaps, and reach distances do not allow access to the hazard zone during operation.
• No missing fasteners, cracked panels, or damaged barrier components
  Inspect for physical damage, loose hardware, or deterioration that reduces guarding effectiveness.

Interlocked Guards and Safety Devices

• Interlocked guards function correctly and stop hazardous motion when opened
  Open each interlocked guard as applicable and verify the machine cannot cycle or continues only in a safe state.
• Interlock bypasses, jumpers, or defeated switches are absent
  Check for bypassed safety circuits, taped switches, improvised actuators, or other defeat methods.
• Light curtains aligned, clean, and free of obstruction
  Verify emitter and receiver are aligned and lenses are clean with no blocked beams or misalignment indicators.
• Safety device response tested and documented
  Test the applicable safety device response, including interlocks, light curtains, and presence-sensing controls, per site procedure.

Point-of-Operation Protection and Controls

• Point-of-operation protection prevents access during the hazardous portion of the cycle
  Verify the guarding method protects the operator from the cutting, bending, rolling, or pressing action during normal operation.
• Two-hand controls, presence-sensing, or other safeguarding method operates as intended
  Confirm the installed safeguarding method is appropriate for the machine and functions consistently.
• Emergency stop buttons accessible, labeled, and functional
  Verify E-stops are reachable from the operator position, clearly identified, and stop the machine when activated.
• Control stations and foot pedals protected from unintended activation
  Check for guarded foot pedals, protected buttons, and controls positioned to prevent accidental start or cycle initiation.

Operating Area, Access Control, and Housekeeping

• Unauthorized access to the machine operating zone is controlled
  Verify barriers, signage, or work practices prevent non-operators from entering the hazard area during operation.
• Floor area around machine is clear of scrap, tools, oil, and trip hazards
  Inspect the immediate work area for debris, slip hazards, and obstructions that could affect safe operation.
• Warning labels and operating instructions are visible and legible
  Confirm safety labels, hazard warnings, and operating instructions are present and readable at the machine.