Were I work there are machines and food that are distributed from are wearhouse. There is a dog running around the wearhouse and three kids all under 12 years. Thay belong to my boss is this ok.

Maybe. It depends what kind of machines and how the food is being handled. If this is just boxed food that if different than having a dog in the kitchen where food is being prepared and served.

Most regulations only address who may operate the machines, not who may be around them. There is also a disctinction as to whether the kids are the owner's children as opposed to say, kids in a licensed daycare on site.

The company is doing vending. Most of the food is chips, candy, milk, packed fresh sandwichs. Im sure you have used a vending machines. thay are a good sizes. If that fell over thay could kill you or hurt you. We use power tools to work on them and hand tools. When we work on them the doors are open and there are electrical parts exposed.

Sorry but those aren't the kind of machines that require extra protections. After all, many schools and public places have vending machines in them.

Since the foods are pre-packaged, I doubt the fact that there is a dog in the building makes much difference. If he were in the kitchen of a restaurant, that would be different.

Thank you for your time. Im sure yor right

I think the most favorable thing for you to do is help insure the saftey of the bosses children and the " dog " by making sure that the saftey regulations are adhered. This will take you further into a good relationship with the company, maybe even give you paid time off to entertain the little ones.... "JUST A THOUGHT!" Anyway, if something unsafe happends, you are not responsible!!! Try to find the most rewarding avenue to pursue!