Pinch point hazards have historically been associated with power presses and large shearing equipment but in reality, a pinch point can be as wide as a doorway or as narrow as the space between the outriggers on a crane. OSHA recommends using machine guarding to help prevent pinch-point injuries. Providing safety training on all your company’s equipment, and then holding employees and supervisors accountable for following safety procedures will go a long way toward protecting employees from the hazard of pinch-points. Encouraging employees to communicate safety concerns and near-misses will also help you avoid accidents before they happen.

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When it comes to working with machinery that has rotating parts pinch points are a serious on the job hazard. Pinch points are caused by parts within machinery that move towards each other or a part that moves something stationary where it is possible for a body part to be caught between the moving and stationary portions of the equipment.

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Conveyors, gears, loaders, compactors and other moving equipment are examples of machinery with pinch points. OSHA cautions that if an employee gets caught in a pinch point body parts may become mangled, crushed or severed.