California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 13 - Logging and Sawmill Safety Orders
Article 17 - Lath, Shingle, and Shake Mills
Section 6397 - Bolter and Equalizer Saws

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 6397

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Bolter and equalizer saws shall be provided with guards of 1-inch wood or equivalent material. The guard shall be secured to the carriage and entirely cover the saw disc when the carriage is in the loading position. Wipers shall be installed on both sides of the saw.

(b) A device shall be provided to automatically return, secure and hold the carriage in the neutral position.

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).

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

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