Run Machine Guarding Inspection (Press and Rollformer) — Free

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 critical (required)

Verify fixed guards are present where access to moving parts, pinch points, and nip points is possible.

Yes No N/A

Fixed guards secure, intact, and not easily removable without tools critical (required)

Check that guards are firmly mounted, undamaged, and not bypassed or modified.

Yes No N/A

Guard openings prevent hand or body access to hazardous motion critical (required)

Verify openings, gaps, and reach distances do not allow access to the hazard zone during operation.

Yes No N/A

No missing fasteners, cracked panels, or damaged barrier components

Inspect for physical damage, loose hardware, or deterioration that reduces guarding effectiveness.

Yes No N/A

Interlocked Guards and Safety Devices

Interlocked guards function correctly and stop hazardous motion when opened critical (required)

Open each interlocked guard as applicable and verify the machine cannot cycle or continues only in a safe state.

Yes No N/A

Interlock bypasses, jumpers, or defeated switches are absent critical (required)

Check for bypassed safety circuits, taped switches, improvised actuators, or other defeat methods.

Yes No N/A

Light curtains aligned, clean, and free of obstruction critical (required)

Verify emitter and receiver are aligned and lenses are clean with no blocked beams or misalignment indicators.

Yes No N/A

Safety device response tested and documented critical (required)

Test the applicable safety device response, including interlocks, light curtains, and presence-sensing controls, per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Point-of-Operation Protection and Controls

Point-of-operation protection prevents access during the hazardous portion of the cycle critical (required)

Verify the guarding method protects the operator from the cutting, bending, rolling, or pressing action during normal operation.

Yes No N/A

Two-hand controls, presence-sensing, or other safeguarding method operates as intended critical (required)

Confirm the installed safeguarding method is appropriate for the machine and functions consistently.

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop buttons accessible, labeled, and functional critical (required)

Verify E-stops are reachable from the operator position, clearly identified, and stop the machine when activated.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Operating Area, Access Control, and Housekeeping

Unauthorized access to the machine operating zone is controlled critical (required)

Verify barriers, signage, or work practices prevent non-operators from entering the hazard area during operation.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Warning labels and operating instructions are visible and legible

Confirm safety labels, hazard warnings, and operating instructions are present and readable at the machine.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Machine Guarding Inspection (Press and Rollformer)

Inspection Details

Fixed Guards and Physical Barriers

Interlocked Guards and Safety Devices

Point-of-Operation Protection and Controls

Operating Area, Access Control, and Housekeeping

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