- (a) Each circular hand-fed ripsaw shall be guarded by a hood which shall completely enclose that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the blade above the material being cut.
- (b) The hood shall automatically adjust itself to the thickness of and remain in contact with the material being cut at the point where the stock encounters the saw blade, or
- (c) The hood may be a fixed or manually adjusted hood or guard provided the space between the bottom of the guard and the material being cut does not exceed ¼ inch.
- (d) The hood or other guard shall be so designed as to prevent a “kickback,” or a separate attachment that will prevent a “kickback” shall be provided. “Anti-kickback” devices shall be designed to be effective for all thicknesses of material.
- (e) Except when grooving, dadoing or rabbeting, a spreader shall be provided and fastened securely to the saw. It shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Provisions of Section 4296.
- (f) Push sticks or push blocks shall be provided at the work place in the several sizes and types suitable for the work to be done.
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 8-15-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 41).
3. Editorial correction of subsection (d) printing error (Register 86, No. 51).
4. Amendment of subsections (c) and (f) filed 6-30-2008; operative 7-30-2008 (Register 2008, No. 27).