Machine Guarding

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Description:

Hazard:
This is a photo of a masonry saw. Drive belts, pulleys, and in-running nip points not guarded.

Description:

Hazrd:
Unused portion of the bandsaw blade not guarded.

Description:

Hazard:
There are possible amputation hazards in that workers could become caught by the moving parts of the machinery. There are blocks of wood in the immediate vicinity of the moving parts, and employees may be required to get them with the machine in operation.

Standard:

1910.219(e)(3)(i)

Standard:

1910.212(a)(1)

Standard:

CFR1910.212(a)(3)(ii)

Abatement:

Enclose the power transmission apparatus.

Abatement:

Properly guard unused portion of blade.

Abatement:

Install proper machine guards to protect workers from contact with moving machine parts.

Description:

Hazard:
There is an unguarded sprocket and chain drive in which an employee could become entangled.

Standard:

CFR1910.219(f)(2)

Abatement:

Enclose the sprocket and chain drive to avoid contact with moving machine parts.