Free Machine Guarding Safety Videos — quick videos for toolbox talks, onboarding, and refresher training. Tip: Use these to reinforce “don’t bypass guards,” safe clearing of jams, and keeping hands out of the point of operation.
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Machine Guarding Safety Videos

Machine guarding prevents life-changing injuries. These free videos help workers recognize common hazards around moving parts, understand why guards must stay in place, and reinforce safe work practices during operation, setup, and maintenance.

Best for Manufacturing, shops, maintenance teams, supervisors, and anyone working around powered equipment and moving parts.
Use in Toolbox talks, new-hire orientation, pre-task briefings, and refresher training before high-risk tasks.
Machine with a safety guard installed
Guard in place • hands clear • stop before servicing

Watch the Videos

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Farm Accident: Potato Harvester Amputates Worker's Forearm thumbnail Play
Farm Accident: Potato Harvester Amputates Worker's Forearm

Incident video emphasizing how fast moving machinery can cause severe injuries—why guarding, distance, and safe procedures matter.

Incident learning Guarding 2:45 WorkSafeBC
Don't Touch The Guard thumbnail Play
Don't Touch The Guard

Short reminder that guards are there for a reason—keep hands away from moving parts and never bypass safety devices.

Toolbox talk Hands clear 2:26 Safety Memos