• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Suggested code sections
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards

OSHA 1910 General Industry > O Machinery and Machine Guarding > 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses > 1910.217(c) Safeguarding the Point of Operation > 1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER

1910.217(c)(2)(i)

Every point of operation guard shall meet the following design, construction, application, and adjustment requirements:

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a)

It shall prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard;

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b)

It shall conform to the maximum permissible openings of Table O-10;

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(c)

It shall, in itself, create no pinch point between the guard and moving machine parts;

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(d)

It shall utilize fasteners not readily removable by operator, so as to minimize the possibility of misuse or removal of essential parts;

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(e)

It shall facilitate its inspection, and

1910.217(c)(2)(i)(f)

It shall offer maximum visibility of the point of operation consistent with the other requirements.

1910.217(c)(2)(iii)

A fixed barrier guard shall be attached securely to the frame of the press or to the bolster plate.

1910.217(c)(2)(iv)

An interlocked press barrier guard shall be attached to the press frame or bolster and shall be interlocked with the press clutch control so that the clutch cannot be activated unless the guard itself, or the hinged or movable sections of the guard are in position to conform to the requirements of Table O-10.

1910.217(c)(2)(v)

The hinged or movable sections of an interlocked press barrier guard shall not be used for manual feeding. The guard shall prevent opening of the interlocked section and reaching into the point of operation prior to die closure or prior to the cessation of slide motion. See paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section regarding manual feeding through interlocked press barrier devices.

1910.217(c)(2)(vi)

The adjustable barrier guard shall be securely attached to the press bed, bolster plate, or die shoe, and shall be adjusted and operated in conformity with Table O-10 and the requirements of this subparagraph. Adjustments shall be made only by authorized personnel whose qualifications include a knowledge of the provisions of Table O-10 and this subparagraph.

1910.217(c)(2)(vii)

A point of operation enclosure which does not meet the requirements of this subparagraph and Table O-10 shall be used only in conjunction with point of operation devices.

1910.217(c)(2)(ii)

A die enclosure guard shall be attached to the die shoe or stripper in a fixed position.

Related Code Sections


1910.217(c)(2) Machinery and Machine Guarding, Point of Operation Guards
Every point of operation guard shall meet the following design, construction, application, and adjustment requirements ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > O Machinery and Machine Guarding > 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses > 1910.217(c) Safeguarding the Point of Operation > 1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards
1910.264(c) Special Industries, Point-Of-Operation Guards
or covered with a heat-resistive material or shall be otherwise properly guarded ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > R Special Industries > 1910.264 Laundry Machinery and Operations > 1910.264(c) Point-Of-Operation Guards
1910.217(c)(2)(i)(e) Machinery and Machine Guarding,
It shall facilitate its inspection ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > O Machinery and Machine Guarding > 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses > 1910.217(c) Safeguarding the Point of Operation > 1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards > 1910.217(c)(2)(i) > 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(e)
1910.217(c)(2)(i)(f) Machinery and Machine Guarding,
It shall offer maximum visibility of the point of operation consistent with the other requirements ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > O Machinery and Machine Guarding > 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses > 1910.217(c) Safeguarding the Point of Operation > 1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards > 1910.217(c)(2)(i) > 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(f)
1910.217(c)(2)(ii) Machinery and Machine Guarding,
A die enclosure guard shall be attached to the die shoe or stripper in a fixed position ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > O Machinery and Machine Guarding > 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses > 1910.217(c) Safeguarding the Point of Operation > 1910.217(c)(2) Point of Operation Guards > 1910.217(c)(2)(ii)
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE