Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 5205 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
MACHINE GUARDING
Part 5205.0860 - MACHINES WITH REVOLVING PARTS

Universal Citation: MN Rules 5205.0860

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Scope.

The provisions of this part shall apply to extractors, mixers, mullers, and centrifuges.

Nothing in this part shall apply to equipment used in research laboratories or equipment with less than one-quarter HP driving motors.

Nothing in this part shall apply to any machine which must be hand-fed where the feed opening is protected either by a guarded hopper or automatic feed system which prevents the operator from reaching into the point of operation.

Subp. 2. Guarding.

Each machine shall be fully guarded with a cover, hatch, or grate with an interlocking device that will prevent the cover, hatch, or grate from being opened while the rotating parts are in motion, and will also prevent the power operation of the machine while the cover, hatch, or grating is not fully closed and secured.

Subp. 3. Secured position.

Each machine shall be effectively secured in position on the floor or foundation so as to eliminate unnecessary vibrations.

Subp. 4. Labeling for operating speed.

The manufacturer's recommended speeds shall be stamped on the machine, and located where they are readily visible in letters not less than one-quarter inch in height. The maximum permissible speed shall be given in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Statutory Authority: MS s 182.655

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