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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 64. Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills
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§4427. Automatically Fed Platen Cutters.


(a) The infeed to the die shall be guarded to prohibit the entry of the operator's hand.

(b) Where hinged or moveable, the guard shall be interlocked to disconnect the power from the prime mover when the guard is in the open position.

(c) A minimum 4-inch clearance shall be provided between the end of the slat and the guide bar.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 9-15-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 38).

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