The minimum safety distance is defined as the minimum distance from the light curtain's plane of light to the closest hazard or danger point where the operator could reach into the hazard.

Dec 17, 2025 · Calculate precise OSHA-mandated safety distances for machine guards and sensors using required formulas, regulatory standards, and reach-through charts.

To determine the safe mounting distance for a barrier guard, first consider the largest opening in the guarding material. The current OSHA standard for safe distance as a function of opening size is set …

Online OSHA safety distance calculator helps to calculate the minimum safety distance in machine guarding.

Both standards offer similar distance requirements based on the type of opening on the guard (e.g., slot, square, round) and the size of the opening to calculate the minimum distance at which to place the …

This folding guard opening scale is based on Table O-10 of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 for mechanical power presses. It shows the distances that guards shall be positioned from the point of operation …

Dec 4, 2024 · “When required by this standard, the guard or safeguarding device shall be located a distance from its associated hazard such that individuals cannot reach the hazard before cessation …

The OSHA standards on general guarding of machinery and mechanical power transmission apparatus (29 CFR 1910.212 and 1910.219) are very broad and generally minimum guarding standards.

The given information is indicative and synthetic; it is compulsory to refer to the complete EN 999 standard for a correct safety distance calculation. The minimum distance S in mm between the …

(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of …