Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 23 - HYDRAULIC POWER PRESSES
GUARDING
Section R. 408.12325 - Point of operation devices
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 2325.
(1) A point of operation device differs from a guard inasmuch as it allows the operator access to the point of operation for loading and unloading the die. It either prevents actual operation until the hands are removed or removes the hands from the point of operation as the press slide descends. A point of operation device may be a barrier device, which does not meet the requirements outlined in R 408.12322 to R 408.12324.
(2) A point of operation device shall be so designed, constructed, and located as to prevent, during normal operations, employee's hands or fingers from remaining within the point of operation during downward movement of the slide.
