This important standard sets out the requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, operation and safeguarding of industrial equipment with the intent to enhance worker safety, and prevent accidents and injury.
Machines are potentially hazardous due to moving parts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, exhausts, chemicals and electrical circuits.
It is estimated that workers in Canada suffer approximately 1800 critical injuries and more than 80 deaths per year associated with the operation and maintenance of machinery.
These statistics are particularly important in light of the amendment to the Criminal Code brought about by Bill C-45 which creates criminal liability for workplace accidents for directors, officers and corporate decision-makers as well as managers, supervisors, and lead hands.
When enforcing the law, many regulatory bodies recognize compliance with Z432-04, Safeguarding of Machinery as a reasonable standard of care.
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