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Decreasing manual material handling also lessens the chance of injury to a workers back and hands. (4) This section covers the principal features with which power transmission safeguards shall comply. (iii) Portable units shall be used only in areas where good, general room ventilation is provided. 1. The failure of a critical component shall necessitate the removal of the safety system from service until it is recertified and revalidated, except recertification by the employer without revalidation is permitted when a non-critical component or subsystem is replaced by one of the same manufacture and design as the original, or determined by the third-party validation organization to be equivalent by similarity analysis, as set forth in appendix A. (2) Rivet making. Page 1 of 4 | Conveyor Hazards Safety Factsheet: Hazards of Conveyors Conveyors are used to transport materials . Cup wheels (Types 6 and 11) shall be protected by: (i) Safety guards as specified in paragraphs (b) (1) through (10) of this section; (ii) Band type guards as specified in paragraph (b)(11) of this section; and. (3) All double-spindle shapers shall be provided with a spindle starting and stopping device for each spindle. 1910.1050 Methylenedianiline. This exposure shall begin at a point not more than 65 above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle. Consistency of braking action is enhanced by high brake torque. Production shall not be done in the inch mode. Where guard is exposed to contact with moving equipment, additional strength may be necessary. Three months prior to the operation of any alternative system, the employer must notify the OSHA Directorate of Safety Standards Programs of the name of the system to be installed, the manufacturer and the OSHA-recognized third-party validation organization immediately. (14) No saw, cutter head, or tool collar shall be placed or mounted on a machine arbor unless the tool has been accurately machined to size and shape to fit the arbor. No one should ever climb over or crawl under a conveyor and NEVER ride on or otherwise use a conveyor for transportation. tensile strength 50,000 p.s.i.) The manufacturer's recommended minimum lining depth shall be identified and documented, and an evaluation made that the minimum depth will not be exceeded before the next (annual) recertification/revalidation. Hangers shall be inspected to make certain that all supporting bolts and screws are tight and that supports of hanger boxes are adjusted properly. The diameter of circular shaper guards shall be not less than the greatest diameter of the cutter. 1910.21 Scope and definitions. Where any portion of the train of gears guarded by a band guard is less than six (6) feet from the floor a disk guard or a complete enclosure to the height of six (6) feet shall be required. (5) Full revolution clutch means a type of clutch that, when tripped, cannot be disengaged until the crankshaft has completed a full revolution and the press slide a full stroke. Type 27 and Type 28 wheels shall be used only with a safety guard located between wheel and operator during use. 1910.1047 Ethylene oxide. Unless the distance to the nearest fixed pulley, clutch, or hanger exceeds the width of the belt used, a guide shall be provided to prevent the belt from leaving the pulley on the side where insufficient clearance exists. Expanded metal, perforated or solid sheet metal, wire mesh on a frame of angle iron, or iron pipe securely fastened to floor or to frame of machine. 1910.1027 Cadmium. (xv) The control system shall have provisions for an inch operating means meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(7)(iv) of this section. When a recognized validation organization has filed such a renewal request, its current recognition will not expire until a final decision has been made on the request. (iii) The band shall be of sufficient width and its position kept so adjusted that at no time will the wheel protrude beyond the edge of the band a distance greater than that indicated in Figure O-29 and in Table O-2 or the wall thickness (W), whichever is smaller. Where panels are fitted with expanded metal or wire mesh the middle rails may be omitted. 1910.3 Petitions for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a standard. (5) Sharpening or tensioning of saw blades or cutters shall be done only by persons of demonstrated skill in this kind of work. Hangers. 11. The scope of the appendix includes the three categories of certification/validation required by the PSDI standard: Design Certification/Validation, Installation Certification/Validation, and Annual Recertification/Revalidation. Bandsaw wheels shall be fully encased. The test specification and procedure shall be submitted to the validation organization for review and validation prior to the test. 1910.1045 Acrylonitrile. A means of air lubrication shall be provided when needed. In powerplants only the lower run of the belt need be guarded. The materials and dimensions specified in this paragraph shall apply to all guards, except horizontal overhead belts, rope, cable, or chain guards more than seven (7) feet above floor, or platform. Such stopping distances shall be subject to engineering determination. Diamond and reinforced wheels are included. However, the guarding of these gears is highly recommended. They shall be continuous, the ends being either riveted, bolted, or welded together in such a manner as to leave the inside free from projections. 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.). Table O-11 - Strength and Dimensions for Wood Ram Props. 1910.420 Safe practices manual. In powerplants or power-development rooms, a guardrail may be used in lieu of the guard required by subdivision (i) of this subparagraph. 8. Based upon this determination, a scale shall be developed to indicate the allowable 10 percent of the stopping time at the top of the stroke for slide or ram overtravel due to brake wear. Copyright OSHA Safety Manuals | All Rights Reserved, Care For Your Half-Mask Air-Purifying Respirator, Cold Weather Hazards Of Propane Fueled Vehicles, Machine Safety- Requirements For Safeguards, IIPP Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Its hood shall be so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade, so that when the saw is returned to the back of the table the hood will rise on top of the fence, and when the saw is moved forward the hood will drop on top of and remain in contact with the table or material being cut. For flywheels with smooth rims five (5) feet or less in diameter, where the preceding methods cannot be applied, the following may be used: A disk attached to the flywheel in such manner as to cover the spokes of the wheel on the exposed side and present a smooth surface and edge, at the same time providing means for periodic inspection. 10. (b) Each two hand control shall meet the construction requirements of paragraph (b)(7)(v) of this section. (4) Pressure pipes. 1910.211 Definitions. For compliance with these requirements, the average value of the stopping time, Ts, shall be the arithmetic mean of at least 25 stops for each stop angle initiation measured with the brake and/or clutch unused, 50 percent worn, and 90 percent worn. a. 12 or .262 diameter in inches r.p.m. ANSI B20.1-1976 was an extensive revision from the 1957 code. (1) Collars. Sections 1910.217 and 1910.219 also issued under 5 U.S.C. The various openings are such that for average size hands an operator's fingers won't reach the point of operation. If the frame of the belt shifter does not adequately guard the nip point of the belt and pulley, the nip point shall be further protected by means of a vertical guard placed in front of the pulley and extending at least to the top of the largest step of the cone. It is expected that the brake monitor adjustment normally could be evaluated on the basis of the effect on the safety system certification/validation documentation retained by the validation organization. (ii) Be installed on a press such that it indicates when the performance of the braking system has deteriorated to the extent described in paragraph (b)(14)(i) of this section; and. See Table O-10. (iii) All mechanical power press controls shall incorporate a type of drive motor starter that will disconnect the drive motor from the power source in event of control voltage or power source failure, and require operation of the motor start button to restart the motor when voltage conditions are restored to normal. 1910.132 General requirements. (i) Limitations: Special supporting, back adapter and inside flange nuts are required for the proper mounting of these types of wheels subject to limitations of 1910.215(c)(4) (i) and (ii). 1/1.1 Hand feeding tools are intended for placing and removing materials in and from the press. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve the www.ecfr.gov website or have questions about using www.ecfr.gov, please choose the 'Website Feedback' button below. 1. (iii) The ram shall be blocked with a material the strength of which shall meet or exceed the specifications or dimensions shown in Table O-11. (iv) There are three general types of flanges: (a) Straight relieved flanges (see Figure O-32); (b) Straight unrelieved flanges (see Figure O-30); (c) Adaptor flanges (see Figures O-33 and O-34); (v) Regardless of flange type used, the wheel shall always be guarded. Appendix C to Subpart I of Part 1910Personal Fall Protection Systems Non-Mandatory Guidelines a. (2) Brakes. d. The applicant shall identify the test methods it or the validating laboratory will use to test or judge the components and operations of the PSDI safety system required to be tested by the PSDI standard and appendix A, and shall specify the reasons the test methods are appropriate. (xiii) The clutch/brake control shall automatically deactivate in event of failure of the power or pressure supply for the clutch engaging means. Surface Feet per minute .262 24 1,000 = 6,288 s.f.p.m. The model is based on medical research into the forces needed to cause damage to . 1910.1015 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene. Choosing an item from Mounts which are affixed to the wheel by the manufacturer shall not be reused. (iii) Means shall be provided for disconnecting the power to the machine and for locking out or rendering cycling controls inoperable. A U type guard is permissible. (vii) The two hand control device shall protect the operator as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(e) of this section. Grinding machines shall be equipped with flanges in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. The guard shall effectively keep the operator's hand from coming in contact with the revolving knives. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. and 2. for the combined position. 1910.1043 Cotton dust. Appendix E to Subpart L of Part 1910Test Methods for Protective Clothing, Subpart MCompressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment. (i) All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires. Inclined and vertical shafts, particularly inclined idler shafts, shall be securely held in position against endwise thrust. (54) Stroking selector means the part of the clutch/brake control that determines the type of stroking when the operating means is actuated. The stop control shall override any other control, and reactuation of the clutch shall require use of the operating (tripping) means which has been selected. The manufacturer or the manufacturer's representative shall certify to and submit to an OSHA-recognized third-party validation organization the documentation necessary to demonstrate that the PSDI safety system design is in full compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.217(a)-(h) and this appendix A, as applicable, by means of analysis, tests, or combination of both, establishing that the following additional certification/validation requirements are fulfilled. 1. OSHA does not have a standard that sets a maximum limit on how much weight a person may lift or carry. Records of inspections and maintenance shall be kept in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. ), concerning certification or validation. (2) Engine rooms. 1910.219 - Mechanical power-transmission apparatus. (2) Modification. (2) Each swing cutoff saw shall be provided with an effective device to return the saw automatically to the back of the table when released at any point of its travel. Since that time there have been several revisions, 1987, 1990, 1993, an Addenda in 1992, 2003, 2009, 2012, and 2015. All metal should be free from burrs and sharp edges. (i) Shafting shall be kept in alignment, free from rust and excess oil or grease. The clearance line marks the distance required to prevent contact between guard and moving parts. The application, supporting documents, staff recommendation, statement of applicant's reasons, and any comments received, will be available for public inspection in the OSHA Docket Office. The validation organization or the validating laboratory shall own a registered certification/validation mark or logo. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. If the validation organization and the validating laboratory are the same organization, the administrative and technical responsibilities may be combined in a single position, with minimum requirements as described in E.1. A recognized validation organization may voluntarily terminate its recognition, either in its entirety or with respect to any area covered in its recognition, by giving written notice to OSHA at any time. tensile strength 60,000 p.s.i.) Where suspended counterweights are used and not guarded by location, they shall be so encased as to prevent accident. 1910.103 Hydrogen. (ii) Where explosives, explosive dusts, flammable vapors or flammable liquids exist, the hazard of static sparks from shafting shall be carefully considered. Mandatory requirements for certification/validation of the PSDI safety system are provided in appendix A and appendix C to this standard. 1910.5 Applicability of standards. (d) Design, construction, setting and feeding of dies -. a. 1910.304 Wiring design and protection. Subpart EExit Routes and Emergency Planning, 1910.33 Table of contents. The variance in flange diameters, the adaptor nut being less than one-third wheel diameter, and the use of side pressure in wheel operation limits the use to reinforced organic bonded wheels. The manufacturer shall certify and the OSHA-recognized third-party validation organization shall validate that: (a) The design of components, subsystems, software and assemblies meets OSHA performance requirements and are ready for the intended use; and. All drip cups and pans shall be securely fastened. (2) It is recommended, however, that no projecting setscrews or oilcups be used in any revolving pulley or part of machinery. (vi) Certain Type 1 and Type 27A cutting-off wheels. Adjustable guard to be used for starting engine or for running adjustment may be provided at the flywheel of gas or oil engines. (4) Clutch means the coupling mechanism used on a mechanical power press to couple the flywheel to the crankshaft, either directly or through a gear train. Brake design parameters important to PSDI are high torque, low moment of inertia, low air volume (if pneumatic) mechanisms, non-interleaving engagement springs, and structural integrity which is enhanced by over-design. 1910.1020 Access to employee exposure and medical records. (c) Presses. Flywheels located so that any part is seven (7) feet or less above floor or platform shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph: Cranks and connecting rods. Inspection shall be made of belts, lacings, and fasteners and such equipment kept in good repair. (i) Guardrail shall be forty-two (42) inches in height, with midrail between top rail and floor. 9. (1) Safety cylinder head. (3) Conveyors. Tr = Longest response time, in seconds, of all interposing control elements between the presence sensing device and the clutch/brake operating mechanism(s). (4) Shot blast. (Ts is defined as the sum of the kinetic energy dissipation time plus the pneumatic/magnetic/hydraulic reaction time of the clutch/brake operating mechanism(s).). - Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, - Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 1910.214 Cooperage machinery. Based on this, the Assistant Secretary shall issue the final decision (including reasons) of the Department of Labor stating whether the applicant has demonstrated by a preponderance of evidence that it meets the requirements for recognition. 1910.135 Head protection. The manufacturer shall design, evaluate, test and certify, and the third-party validation organization shall evaluate and validate, that the PSDI safety system meets appropriate requirements in the following areas. 1910.427 Liveboating. Where explosives, explosive dusts, flammable vapors or flammable liquids exist, the hazard of static sparks from shafting shall be carefully considered. View the most recent official publication: These links go to the official, published CFR, which is updated annually. (vi) The employer shall notify the OSHA-recognized third-party validation organization within five days of the occurrence of any point of operation injury while a press is used in the PSDI mode. 1910.255 Resistance welding. (iii) Air counterbalance cylinders shall incorporate means to retain the piston and rod in case of breakage or loosening. This is known as the Ring Test. (3) Auxiliary equipment. Final decision by Assistant Secretary - a. 1910.105 Nitrous oxide. 2. All foot operated devices (i.e., treadles, pedals, bars, valves, and switches) shall be substantially and effectively protected from unintended operation. The validation organization and/or validating laboratory shall have established written procedures for test and certification/validation of PSDI safety systems. While it is permitted to use signs to warn people of hazards in addition to those listed in this area, other accident prevention signs and tags can't have the same design and appearance. This book includes the complete Part 1910 - General Industry, Part 1903 - Inspections, Citations and Proposed Penalties, 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulations, and Part 1928 - Occupational . When mounting wheels which have not been cemented together, or ones which do not utilize separating spacers, care must be exercised to use wheels specially manufactured for that purpose. single strand V-belts, the width of which is thirteen thirty-seconds (1332) inch or less. ( a) As used in 1910.213 and 1910.214 unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following woodworking machinery terms shall have the meaning prescribed in this paragraph. Title 29 was last amended 2/24/2023. The front and back of the band wheels shall be either enclosed by solid material or by wire mesh or perforated metal. (iii) Stamped to indicate complete die weight when handling equipment may become overloaded. The test(s) shall document the range of object diameter sizes which will produce both single and double break conditions. (v) For cutting-off wheels larger than 16 inches diameter and where speed does not exceed 14,200 surface feet per minute, safety guards as specified in Figures O-27 and O-28, and in Table O-1 shall be used. This distance shall apply to the actual working level, whether it be at the general floor level, in a pit, or on a platform. (f) Certain Type 1 and Type 27A cutting-off wheels. Conveyor power transmission equipment shall be guarded in accordance with ANSI B20.1-1957, Safety Code for Conveyors, Cableways, and Related Equipment, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6. 1 The recommendations listed in the above table are guides for the conditions stated. (vi) For thread grinding wheels not exceeding 1 inch in thickness cast iron or malleable iron safety guards as specified in Figures O-36 and O-37, and in Table O-9 shall be used. 1910.1006 Methyl chloromethyl ether. In every case the sides of trough shall extend at least two (2) inches beyond the shafting or protuberance. When dies are being changed, maintenance performed, or any work done on the machine, the power to the upsetter shall be locked out, and the flywheel shall be at rest. If used, these devices shall be located so as to detect all operator locations and positions not detected by the PSDI sensing field, and shall prevent stroking or stop a stroke in process when any supplemental sensing field(s) are interrupted. b. (vi) Equipment shall be kept clean, particularly from accumulations of yellow lead oxide. Equip.) Belt shifters, clutches, shippers, poles, perches, and fasteners -. b. Belt perches. (See Figures O-6 and O-7 and paragraph (b)(9) of this section. The regular oilers shall wear tight-fitting clothing. (6) Each operating treadle shall be covered by an inverted U-shaped metal guard, fastened to the floor, and of adequate size to prevent accidental tripping. Where guard is exposed to contact with moving equipment, additional strength may be necessary. Integrated Tests Certification/Validation. 29 U.S.C. When dies are being changed or maintenance is being performed on the press, the following shall be accomplished: (i) The hydraulic pumps and power apparatus shall be locked out. 1910.139 [Reserved] (b) Attachments shall be adjusted to prevent the operator from reaching into the point of operation or to withdraw the operator's hands from the point of operation before the dies close. If such guard is constructed of sheet metal, the material used shall be not less than 116 inch in thickness, and if cast iron is used, it shall be not less than three-sixteenths inch in thickness. The certifications are made to the validation organization. Appendix to Subpart E of Part 1910Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans, Subpart FPowered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms. Regulations Respecting Occupational Health and Safety, Decree 885-2001, 5-2.1, r.19.01, July 2001. Materials should be placed on the conveyor so that they will ride safely. (j) Bearings and facilities for oiling. Where any portion of the train of gears guarded by a band guard is less than six (6) feet from the floor a disk guard or a complete enclosure to the height of six (6) feet shall be required. (iii) A label shall be affixed to the press as part of each installation certification/validation and the most recent recertification/revalidation. 1910.142 Temporary labor camps. (ii) The motor start button shall be protected against accidental operation. (i) Point of operation devices shall protect the operator by: (a) Preventing and/or stopping normal stroking of the press if the operator's hands are inadvertently placed in the point of operation; or, (b) Preventing the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation, or withdrawing his hands if they are inadvertently located in the point of operation, as the dies close; or, (c) Preventing the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation at all times; or, (e) Requiring application of both of the operator's hands to machine operating controls and locating such controls at such a safety distance from the point of operation that the slide completes the downward travel or stops before the operator can reach into the point of operation with his hands; or, (f) Enclosing the point of operation before a press stroke can be initiated, and maintaining this closed condition until the motion of the slide had ceased; or.

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