Sedgwick January 2024

Per OSHA’s General Requirements for Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212), employers are required to perform an 
evaluation of the machinery in their workplace in order to identify and adequately guard the danger zones to 
provide protection to employees. Safeguarding Machinery

As most employers know, the financial and emotional impact of a work-related employee injury can be significant. 
While the primary goal is to ensure the injured worker receives appropriate care, minimizing the costs associated 
with the accident should also be a focus for employers. Sedgwick Cost Containment