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// CODE SNIPPET

1926.307(l)(1) Belt Shifters

OSHA 1926 Construction > I Tools - Hand and Power > 1926.307 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus > 1926.307(l) Belt Shifters, Clutches, Shippers, Poles, Perches, and Fasteners > 1926.307(l)(1) Belt Shifters
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1926.307(l)(1)(i)

Tight and loose pulleys on all new installations made on or after August 31, 1971, shall be equipped with a permanent belt shifter provided with mechanical means to prevent belt from creeping from loose to tight pulley. It is recommended that old installations be changed to conform to this rule.

1926.307(l)(1)(ii)

Belt shifter and clutch handles shall be rounded and be located as far as possible from danger of accidental contact, but within easy reach of the operator. Where belt shifter are not directly located over a machine or bench, the handles shall be cut off 6 ft. 6 in. (1.976 m) above floor level.

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1926.307(l)(1) Tools - Hand and Power, Belt Shifters
Tight and loose pulleys on all new installations made on or after August 31, 1971, shall be equipped with a permanent belt shifter provided ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > I Tools - Hand and Power > 1926.307 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus > 1926.307(l) Belt Shifters, Clutches, Shippers, Poles, Perches, and Fasteners > 1926.307(l)(1) Belt Shifters
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1926.307(l)(4) Tools - Hand and Power, Belt Fasteners
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1926.307(l)(2) Tools - Hand and Power, Belt Shippers and Shipper Poles
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OSHA 1926 Construction > I Tools - Hand and Power > 1926.307 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus > 1926.307(l) Belt Shifters, Clutches, Shippers, Poles, Perches, and Fasteners > 1926.307(l)(2) Belt Shippers and Shipper Poles
1926.307(e)(5)(ii) Tools - Hand and Power,
If the belt is of the endless type or laced with rawhide laces, and a belt shifter is not desired, the belt will be considered guarded if the nip ...
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