- (a) All gears, sprockets and sprocket chain drives located 7 feet or less above the floor or working level shall be guarded.
- (b) If band guards are used the guard shall extend inward beyond the root of the teeth and the spokes shall be guarded with a disk guard.
- (c) Where employees pass under chain drives, the requirements of Section 3943(c) and (f) shall be met.
- (d) Guards on overhead silent chain-drives shall not be less than one-quarter inch from the nearest moving chain part, except that on drives of over 20 inch centers the distance shall not be less than one-half inch.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Repealer and new section filed 10-25-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 43).
2. Amendment filed 10-9-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 44).