Certified Machinery Safety Practitioner

Holders can identify mechanical and non-mechanical machinery hazards and apply the hierarchy of protective measures, from inherently safe design to fixed and interlocked guards, protective devices and safe working procedures. They control maintenance and cleaning through isolation and lockout/tagout, and manage inspection, training and supervision of operators.

Who it is for: Production and maintenance supervisors, engineers and health and safety advisers in manufacturing and processing.

1. 01Machinery Hazards20% of the exam

   • Identify mechanical hazards such as entanglement, crushing, shearing and drawing-in
   • Identify non-mechanical hazards including noise, vibration, heat and stored energy
2. 02Hierarchy of Protective Measures15% of the exam

   • Apply the hierarchy from inherent design through guarding to information and training
   • Evaluate residual risks after protective measures
3. 03Guards and Protective Devices20% of the exam

   • Compare fixed, interlocked, adjustable and self-closing guards
   • Explain light curtains, pressure mats, two-hand controls and emergency stops
4. 04Control Systems and Safety Functions10% of the exam

   • Explain the concept of safety-related control functions and their reliability
   • Analyse the risks of guard defeating and bypassing
5. 05Maintenance and Lockout/Tagout20% of the exam

   • Apply lockout/tagout to isolate and dissipate all energy sources
   • Design safe systems of work for cleaning, setting and unjamming
6. 06Work Equipment Management15% of the exam

   • Design inspection and maintenance regimes for work equipment
   • Apply operator training, authorisation and supervision arrangements

Question types

Scenario-based 20% · Single choice 60% · Multiple response 20%

Delivery

Online (remote proctored), Test centre, On-site (corporate)

Retakes

Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

1. 1

   Register

   Create a free account and start the programme.

2. 2

   Practice

   Online practice test, 8 questions.

3. 3

   Training

   Optional

   Online course or classroom — or skip it.

4. 4

   Certification

   Independent exam and certification decision.

• Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
• Machinery Safety Practitioner — online course21 h self-paced€499

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner