29 CFR 1910.212

Machine Guarding Required Awareness

Documents machine guarding awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR §1910.212. Employer remains responsible for machine-specific hazard assessment, guard design, authorization, and LOTO procedures.

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3 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doEmployer remains responsible for machine-specific hazard assessment, guard design and selection, equipment authorization, supervision, maintenance procedures, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific enforcement. This course does not independently certify the learner to design, modify, remove, or approve machine guards.
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$8,708
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Machine Guarding Required Awareness?
Machine Guarding Required Awareness is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.212. It costs $49, is self-paced across 3 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
9,782
citations issued nationally
$8,708
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.212 was cited 9,782 times, averaging $8,708 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Most (584)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Ohio584
Texas557
Wisconsin548
Illinois500
Pennsylvania450

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.212 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
OH: 584 ($15,949)
TX: 557 ($15,811)
WI: 548 ($10,512)
IL: 500 ($8,542)
PA: 450 ($8,159)
NC: 419 ($6,091)
IN: 396 ($4,754)
MN: 390 ($2,369)
TN: 374 ($2,126)
NY: 328 ($6,522)
FL: 321 ($9,845)
VA: 297 ($8,353)
NJ: 281 ($10,893)
NV: 240 ($10,038)
IA: 224 ($7,344)
CT: 216 ($4,742)
UT: 204 ($1,669)
OR: 197 ($1,786)
GA: 194 ($11,896)
MA: 189 ($9,124)
KY: 176 ($8,258)
MD: 170 ($1,561)
CO: 145 ($7,813)
SD: 128 ($9,705)
KS: 127 ($11,096)
AL: 125 ($11,463)
AZ: 107 ($4,846)
MO: 104 ($14,877)
RI: 101 ($10,883)
OK: 84 ($12,397)
SC: 77 ($2,512)
NE: 72 ($12,584)
CA: 69 ($1,954)
ME: 56 ($5,549)
LA: 50 ($8,699)
MS: 49 ($10,587)
PR: 48 ($4,664)
AR: 46 ($18,696)
HI: 44 ($5,072)
WV: 40 ($7,783)
NH: 38 ($12,672)
MT: 38 ($8,856)
AK: 37 ($5,692)
ND: 34 ($8,987)
NM: 30 ($15,655)
DE: 29 ($11,569)
ID: 26 ($9,421)
VT: 19 ($7,511)
WA: 19 ($2,028)
WY: 7 ($13,309)
GU: 5 ($21,848)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 9,012 citations under 29 CFR 1910.212 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.1% of the 9,782 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing73.3% | 6,605
Wholesale Trade4.8% | 437
Construction3.7% | 331
Retail Trade2.8% | 252
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2.3% | 206
Other Services (except Public Administration)2.2% | 195

Manufacturing alone accounts for 73.3% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees12.4% | 1,118
11 to 50 employees39.4% | 3,547
51 to 250 employees35.5% | 3,201
251 to 1,000 employees10.5% | 944
More than 1,000 employees2.2% | 202

Citations by year

2,898
2023
2,758
2024
2,529
2025
827
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 13%.

What this course covers

01
Machine Hazards and the Purpose of Guarding15 min
02
Guards, Devices, and Safe Operating Practices15 min
03
Removal, Maintenance, LOTO Boundary, and Reporting15 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.212. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Machine Guarding Required Awareness is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.212) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

General Industry · 8 min read
Machine Guarding Training: What OSHA 1910.212 Requires
A practical guide to OSHA's general machine guarding requirements, who needs training, what online delivery covers, and the documentation an inspector expects to see on the floor.

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