Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 52 - SAWMILLS
SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.15246 - Edger saws
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15246
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 5246.
(1) An edger shall not be located in the main roll case behind the headsaw. Edger saw blades shall be guarded against unintentional contact.
(2) A control device shall be installed and located so that the operator can stop the pressure feed rolls without releasing their tension.
(3) An edger shall be equipped with both of the following:
(a)
Anti-kickback fingers designed to provide holding power for all thicknesses of
material being cut.
(b) Live rolls
or other tailing device on the off side of the headsaw, which is so guarded
that an employee cannot contact any part of the edger saw from his or her work
station.
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