1. (a) General. The employer shall provide and ensure the use of properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices or guards for every operation performed on a power operated press.

2. (b) Where point of operation guards are used in conjunction with point of operation devices, the safeguarding shall meet the requirements of Article 55.

   Exception: When the point of operation opening is one-fourth-inch or less. See Figure G-8.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 29).

2. Amendment filed 11-17-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 47).

3. Amendment filed 10-31-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 44).