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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 67. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment
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§4486. Shaker (Clothes Tumbler, Batch Type).


(a) Each shaker or clothes tumbler shall be equipped with:

(1) A device that will prevent the tumbler from moving while the door is open. The tumbler shall be enclosed or guarded so as to prevent accidental contact.

(2) Brakes or other positive locking devices to prevent the inside cylinder from moving when the machine is being loaded or unloaded.

NOTE: "Inching devices" are permitted.

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

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 9-19-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 38).

2. Amendment filed 11-20-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 47).

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