Interpretation of the machine guarding requirements.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 22, 1997

Mr. Ronald Karbowski
Norton Company
One New Bond Street
P.O. Box 15006
Worcester, MA 01615-0008

Dear Mr. Karbowski:

OSHA machine guarding standards and the ISO/IEC standards adopted under the GATT; National Emphasis Program on Amputations

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 13, 2003

Mr. Robert Thomson
Frost Control, Inc.
7 Industrial Drive South
Smithfield, RI 02917-1526

Dear Mr. Thomson:

The meaning of concurrent when related to two-hand controls on Mechanical Power Presses.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 14, 1977

Mr. C. Zeilenga
Manager Product Reliability Verson
Allsteel Press Company
Chicago, Illinois 60619

Dear Mr. Zeilenga:

This is in response to your letter dated November 8, 1976, concerning your request for clarification of 29 CFR 1910.211(d)(8) and (17), in the meaning of concurrent when related to two-hand controls on Mechanical Power Presses.

Machine Guarding

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Machine Guarding

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