Gears, sprockets, chain drives, flywheels, couplings, shafts, saw and fan blades, and other similar exposed moving machine parts which are within seven feet reach by persons shall be guarded to prevent accidental contact.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 14.1, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.