Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.14241 - Guards, hammers, and forge presses
Rule 4241.
(1)
The portion of a treadle at the rear of a hammer shall be guarded so that scrap
or other material cannot collect below this portion of the treadle and prevent
it from returning to normal position.
(2) A treadle shall be blocked or otherwise
secured during the time an employee is exposed under the ram or between the
dies.
(3) A scale guard constructed
of not less than 20 gauge sheet steel or equivalent material shall be provided
at the back of a hammer, so arranged as to stop flying objects and anchored or
secured so that it cannot tip or fall.
(4) A foot operated device, such as a
treadle, pedal, bar, valve, or switch, shall be substantially and effectively
protected from unintended operation.
Notes
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