Shearing Machines






Because shears have a wide variety of applications, safeguarding methods must be determined individually for each machine based on its use. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review the lessons learned after a shearing machine amputation incident.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Shearing Machines, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews the lessons learned after a shearing machine amputation incident.