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. 408.12326 - Adjustable press-barrier devices

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12326

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 2326.

(1) An adjustable press-barrier device shall be attached to the frame of the press or die shoe and shall have front and side sections adjustable for dies or jobs of any size.

(2) Adjustments shall be verified by qualified and authorized personnel before the press is returned to production. Qualifications for such personnel shall include a knowledge of table 2. With the use of an adjustable press-barrier device, authorized personnel shall be instructed regarding proper adjustments of the device and that these adjustments are an important part of their jobs. An operator shall not be allowed to make any change in the adjustments without approval of supervisory personnel.

(3) Where the adjustable press-barrier device cannot be adjusted to give clearance within the limitations of table 2 (as, for example, for the insertion or removal of an irregularly shaped piece), mechanical feeds, ejectors, and/or other point of operation devices shall be used.

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