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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 65. Paper Converting and Printing Machines

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§4437. Index Cutter (Class B).

All knives or plungers used for cutting strips off ends of books and similar operations shall be provided with a guard that will prevent the operator's hands coming into contact with the cutting knife or plunger as it descends.

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

HISTORY

1. New NOTE filed 9-22-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 41).

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