| Frequently-Asked Questions |  | |
Q: How do I search this site for my ideas?
A:
Search by |
Result |
What machinery do you want to safeguard? |
Ideas for guards based on the type of machinery that you choose. Example: If you select “wrapping machines” in the drop down menu, you will receive all ideas currently in the database for safeguarding wrapping machines. |
What type of safeguarding method are you looking for? |
Ideas for guards based on the guarding method you choose. Example: If you select “pressure sensitive mats” in the drop down menu, you will receive ideas for all pressure sensitive mats currently in the database. |
Keyword search |
All safeguarding ideas in the database that address the word(s) you entered. |
Q: What if I can’t find an idea under the key word search?
A:
- Do not use punctuation of any sort
- Check to see that you spelled the word correctly
- Try a similar word such as “grinders” for “abrasive wheel machinery”
- If you still can’t find anything, try a search using the drop down menus – “What type of machinery do you want to safeguard?” or “What type of safeguarding method are you looking for?”
Q: Does L&I endorse the ideas I might find on this website?
A: Although L&I staff have reviewed the ideas found on this website to make sure they are consistent with the accepted practice of machine safety, L&I does not endorse any commercial products found on this site.
Q: Will the ideas I find on this website, help me to comply with the machine safety rule?
A: L&I staff have reviewed the ideas found in the Machine Safeguarding Ideas Bank to make sure they are consistent with the general practice of machine safeguarding. Ideas are included at the sole discretion of the department. L&I does not endorse any commercial products found on this site or guarantee that the ideas on this site will eliminate machine safeguarding hazards identified in WAC 296-806, Machine Safety. Employers and employees should work together to make certain the ideas they implement in their workplace meet the rule's requirements.
Q: If I have questions about this website or if I need help with it, who can I contact?
A: If you have a question about the website or the Machine
Safety rule, or if there is a specific problem for which you cannot find
an idea, you can 
e-mail
a Machine Safeguarding expert
Q: How do I submit an idea that I know about?
A: To submit an idea, click here: http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/ReduceHazards/MachineGuarding/submit.asp
Q: Where did the ideas in the database come from?
A: L&I safety and health professionals have collected ideas from many sources, including catalogs, web sites, reports, working groups, individuals, employers, vendors, and consultants. L&I encourages anyone with ideas to submit them for possible addition to the database, using the form found at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/ReduceHazards/MachineGuarding/submit.asp
