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Subchapter 13. Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders
Article 15. Sawmills
Article 15. Sawmills
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§6362. Gang Saws.
(a) Cranks, pitman rods, and other moving parts shall be shielded from contact by the frame of the machine or by adequate guards.
(b) The drive mechanism to the feed rolls shall be completely enclosed.
(c) Carriage cradles of whole-log gang saws shall be of adequate height to prevent logs kicking out while being loaded.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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