Remaining 2026 Live Online Machine Safety Training Dates
Machine Safety Specialists (MSS) offers a live, online two-day Machine Safety and Risk Assessment course on September 15–16, October 20–21, and December 8–9, 2026. Delivered via Microsoft Teams from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET daily, the course features interactive exercises and an optional third day dedicated to robot safety.
As the year winds down, now is the time to equip your team with the critical knowledge needed to improve facility safety, reduce workplace hazards, and comply with modern engineering controls.
2026 Schedule and Course Format Quick Reference
Remaining 2026 Class Dates:
September Cohort: September 15–16, 2026
October Cohort: October 20–21, 2026
December Cohort: December 8–9, 2026
Daily Schedule: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Delivery Format: Live Interactive Web Conference via Microsoft Teams
Included Materials: Downloadable training guides and reference workbooks
Optional Extension: Day 3 – Mastering Robot Safety (Industrial & Collaborative Robotics)
Our open-enrollment format allows participants nationwide to join in real time, ask questions, and participate in practical exercises from any location.
For all remaining 2026 sessions, participants can extend their training with a third day focused on industrial and collaborative robot safety through our Mastering Robot Safety class.
Note: While optional, we strongly recommend completing the two-day risk assessment course prior to attending the robot safety session.
What Will You Learn in the 2-Day Machine Safety Course?
This course delivers a deep dive into machinery safety principles grounded in real-world application. Key curriculum areas include:
OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA & ISO Standards: Navigating current machine safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Machine Risk Assessments: Systematic methodologies to identify hazards, quantify risk, and document mitigation strategies.
Functional Safety & Control Reliability: Understanding modern control architectures and functional safety concepts, including B11.26–2024 updates.
Safeguarding Design & Safe Distance Calculations: Applying safety formulas and selecting appropriate physical guards and presence-sensing devices.
Alternative LOTO & Safety Interlocks: Functional strategies for lockout/tagout (LOTO) alternatives and interlock application.
Liability & Risk Management: Addressing key legal considerations during equipment design, build, integration, and retrofits.
Who Should Attend This Machine Safeguarding Training?
This course is designed for EHS managers, design engineers, maintenance personnel, OEMs, and business leaders responsible for machinery safety compliance, safety audits, and risk reduction across corporate or single-facility environments.
EHS Professionals: Overseeing machinery compliance and internal safety audits.
Engineers & Technical Teams: Designing, modifying, or integrating automated manufacturing equipment.
OEMs: Building internal compliance directly into original equipment designs.
Maintenance & Operations Personnel: Implementing hands-on safeguarding and safe work procedures on the plant floor.
Business Leaders: Reducing operational liability, avoiding OSHA citations, and preventing costly downtime.
"This was not just the best safety training I’ve taken; this was the best training class I’ve ever taken… It was exactly what we needed and will help immensely when guarding our equipment."
— Technical Manager
Led by Industry Expert Ken Hackworth, PE, FS Eng
This training is led by Ken Hackworth, PE, FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland)—Vice President of Safety Assessment at Clarion Safety Systems and MSS. Ken brings over 25 years of hands-on engineering experience in machinery safety, functional safety, and risk assessment. He is a certified Functional Safety Engineer, licensed Professional Engineer, and active contributor to key safety standards committees, including ANSI B11.
Reserve Your Seat for Upcoming 2026 Training
Seats are limited to maintain an interactive environment. Reserve your spot for September, October, or December to protect your team, comply with current standards, and maximize your remaining 2026 budget.
