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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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§4444. Slotters.

(a) Slotters of vertical type.

(1) The knife shall be provided with a stripper, or

(2) Shall be provided with a guard in front of knives so arranged that the hands of the operator cannot come into contact with the knives while machine is in operation.

(b) Rotary Slotter. A guard shall be provided in front of the knives so that the hands of the operator cannot come into contact with the knives while machine is in operation.

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

HISTORY

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

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