Selection of respiratory protective equipment suitable for use with wood dust wis14.
Woodworking machine regulations. Consult osha s woodworking machinery standard 29 cfr 1910 213 to ensure that you are in compliance with all. Latest available revised the latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team changes we have not yet applied to the text can be found in the changes to legislation area. This site is for employers and those who want some basic information on what they must. The provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998 replaced the original puwer regulations first introduced in 1992.
Tooling for use with hand fed woodworking machines wis37 revision 1 retrofitting woodworking machine brakes wis38. Changes since the last edition. Citation these regulations may be cited as the factories and industrial undertakings woodworking machinery regulations. 1910 213 a 11 the frames and all exposed noncurrent.
This website will help you manage woodworking risks as well as provide you with regular updates on health and safety issues. It gives practical advice on the safe use of woodworking machinery and covers the provision of information and training as well as aspects of guarding. 1910 213 a 10 it is recommended that each power driven woodworking machine be provided with a disconnect switch that can be locked in the off position. Safe use of four sided moulding machines wis40.
Standards for woodworking machinery. All belts pulleys gears shafts and moving parts shall be guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910 219. Woodworking machinery regulations cap. 59 section 7 1 november 1971 part i preliminary 1.
This publication primarily covers the regulations for woodworking equipment. 2 this part in so far as it relates to the design of a woodworking machine used at a place of work does not apply to a woodworking machine where the design of that machine meets the requirements of the european communities machinery regulations 2008 s i. The use of any machinery should be covered by a risk assessment in accordance with section 19 of this act. Application these regulations shall apply to any industrial undertaking in which any woodworking machine is used.
A worker at a pallet manufacturer lost three fingers on his left hand when assisting the operator of a semi automatic cross cut saw. Section 8 of the 2005 safety health and welfare at work act requires employers to ensure that machinery is designed provided and maintained so as to be safe and without risk to health. A list of the general osha regulations covering hazards common to woodworking facilities is included in appendix a. Space around woodworking machines.
Safe use of single end tenoning machines wis39.