Barrier Guards are appropriate safeguards for full revolution and part revolution
mechanical power presses. They are designed to keep the operator's hands and arms from entering the "danger
zone" as prescribed by the particular machine. Barrier guards are usually the first point-of-operation safeguard considered for machines.
Barrier Guard Regulations |
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Fixed barrier guard on a power press
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Barrier guards on power presses must prevent the
entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by
reaching through, over, under or around the guard. [29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a)]
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The barrier guard must offer maximum visibility
of the point of operation consistent with the other
requirements. [29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(f)]
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