GENERAL HAZARDS
§ 29.11. All installations.
(a) Foundation. Each press shall be placed on a substantial foundation, floor, or other support and securely fastened or anchored in place.
(b) Location. All presses shall be so located as to provide the following:
(1) Enough clearance between machines so that the movement of one operator does not interfere with the work of another.
(2) Ample room for cleaning machines and handling the work, including material and scrap.
(3) Aisles of sufficient width to permit the free movement of employes bringing and removing material. All surrounding floors and flooring shall be kept in good condition and free from obstructions and grease.
(c) Lighting. Presses shall be so located, with respect to sources of both natural and artificial light, that light of sufficient intensity falls on the work. It is recommended that direct or reflected glare, and shadows, including moving shadows, be avoided.
(d) Belts, pulleys, gears and shafts. Belts, pulleys, gears, and shafts shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter C (relating to mechanical power transmission apparatus).
(e) Switches. Switches and other electrical apparatus shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 39, Subchapter B (relating to electric safety).
(f) Feeding mechanisms. Gears and feed rolls on press feeding mechanisms shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter C (relating to mechanical power transmission apparatus).
(g) Protection. If the nature of the operation or the kind of material used may create a hazard from flying particles, a shield, goggles, or other means of head or eye protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 39, Subchapter C (relating to head and eye protection).
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