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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
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 64. Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills
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§4428. Calenders and Similar Rolls.
(a) A guard or feeding device shall be provided which will allow feeding of the material without permitting the fingers of the operator to be caught in the nip point(s). This shall be accomplished by:
(1) Provision of a lever, rod or treadle allowing the operator to immediately stop the rolls at the feed point, or
(2) An automatic device which will stop the rolls when the fingers approach the nip point(s).
NOTE: Use of a "Doctor Feed" is acceptable.
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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