Effective Hazard Recognition and Control - SAIF Corporation
Effective Hazard Recognition and Control - SAIF Corporation
Effective Hazard Recognition and Control - SAIF Corporation
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Machinery hazardsCFR 1910.215(b)(9)CFR 1910.215(a)(4)Tongue guardTool restBench grindersOne of the more commonmachine hazards cited byOSHA is the adjustment ofa bench grinder’s tool rest<strong>and</strong> tongue guard. The gapbetween each of these <strong>and</strong>the grinding wheel shouldnever exceed 1/8” <strong>and</strong> 1/4”respectively.Guarding devicesGuarding devices do not provide a physical barrier, but protect the workerthrough other methods.Two-h<strong>and</strong> controls require the worker to depress two buttons simultaneouslyto engage the machine. This is effective as long as the devices remain in goodrepair <strong>and</strong> a worker does not bypass the safety feature.Two-h<strong>and</strong> controlPresence sensing device24 <strong>Effective</strong> <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Control</strong>
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