Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4101:9 - Wage and Hour
Chapter 4101:9-2 - Employment of Minors in Occupations Hazardous or Detrimental to Health and Well-Being
Section 4101:9-2-12 - Occupations involved in the operation of power-driven circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 4101:9-2-12
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) The following occupations are prohibited for minors under eighteen years of age, unless exempt by the following:
(1) The
occupations of operator of or helper on the following power-driven fixed or
portable machines, except for machines equipped
with full automatic feed and ejection:
(a)
Circular saws
(b) Band
saws
(c) Guillotine
shears
(2)
The occupations of operator of or helper on the
following power-driven fixed or portable machines:
(a)
Chain
saws
(b)
Reciprocating saws
(c)
Wood
chippers
(d)
Abrasive cutting discs
(3)
The occupations of setting up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or cleaning
circular saws, band saws, guillotine
shears, chain saws, reciprocating saws, wood chippers,
or abrasive cutting discs.
(B) Definitions:
(1) The term "operator" shall mean a person
who operates a machine covered by this rule by performing such functions as
starting or stopping the machine, placing materials into or removing them from
the machine, or any other functions directly involved in
the operation of the machine.
(2) The term "helper" shall mean a person who
assists in the operation of a machine covered by this rule by helping place
materials into or remove them from the machine.
(3) The term "machines equipped with full automatic feed and ejection"
shall mean machines covered by this rule that are
equipped with devices for full automatic feeding and ejection and with a fixed
barrier guard to prevent completely the operator or helper from placing any
part of his body in the point-of-operation area.
(4) The term "circular saw" shall mean a
machine equipped with a thin steel disc having a continuous series of notches
or teeth on the periphery, mounted on shafting,
and used for sawing materials.
(5)
The term "band saw" shall mean a machine equipped with an endless steel band
having a continuous series of notches or teeth, running over wheels or pulleys,
and used for sawing materials.
(6)
The term "guillotine shear" shall mean a machine equipped with a movable blade
operated vertically and used to shear materials. The term shall not include
other types of shearing machines using a
different form of shearing action, such as alligator shears or circular
shears.
(7)
The term "abrasive cutting disc" shall mean a machine
equipped with a disc embedded with abrasive materials used for cutting
materials.
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