The point of operation guarding on the Biro Power Meat Cutters (bandsaws).

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 11, 1977

Mr. Vincent G. Biro
President & General Manager
The Biro Manufacturing Company
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

Dear Mr. Biro:

This is in response to your letters of July 19 and 20, 1977, concerning the point of operation guarding on the Biro Power Meat Cutters (bandsaws). This also confirms that a member of my staff and a representative of our Solicitor's Office accompanied your engineer, Mr. John Wonnell, to a local supermarket and observed one of the Biro Bandsaws.

Point of Operation Guarding, As Applied To The Dvorak Model 314 Iron Worker.

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.

July 1, 1977

The point of operation hazard on power brakes.

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.

March 21, 1977

Mr. Edwin C. Clouse, Jr.
26-12th Avenue W.
Albia, Iowa 52531

Dear Mr. Clouse:

Your letter dated January 20, 1977, addressed to the President, has been referred to this office for reply.

The point of operation hazard on power press brakes has been evident for many years. The hazard has left hundreds of employees with handicaps from severed hands, arms and in many cases resulted in death when other parts of the body were caught in the point of operation.

Clarificiation of two General Industry Safety and Health Standards.

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.

November 2, 1978

Earl I. Jones, President
Texstar Plastics
924 Avenue J. East
P.O. Box 1530
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

Dear Mr. Jones:

This is in response to your letter dated October 3, 1978, requesting a clarification of two General Industry Safety and Health Standards.

The safe use of portable, compressed-air-actuated, fastener driving tools (staple guns)

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.

August 8, 1986

Ivan Freud, Vice-President
Howell Woodwork Inc.
520 James Street
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

Dear Mr. Freud:

This is in response to your letter of June 13, 1986, concerning the safe use of portable, compressed-air-actuated, fastener driving tools (staple guns) used at your facilities. A review of the issue indicated a variance would not be appropriate for the circumstances.

Pneumatically operated staplers.

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 14, 1979

Mr. Stephen Z. Weiss Attorney
Signode Corporation
3600 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, Illinois 60025v

Dear Mr. Weiss:

Your recent letter to Mr. Concannon was referred to this office for response. It concerned the Paslode Pinto II Stapler and the question of the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Power Presses of the Powder Metal Industry.

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.

July 23, 1986

The applicability of the standards to mechanical goods presses.

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.

July 17, 1975

Mr. Russell F. Shea
Safety-Security Manager
Rubbermaid, Inc.
Wooster, Ohio 44691

Dear Mr. Shea:

This is in response to your letter of May 13, 1975, addressed to the Chicago Regional Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and a telephone conversation with a member of my staff concerning the applicability of the standards to your mechanical goods presses.

Garb-el Food Waste Disposal Unit.

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.

July 14, 1975

MEMORANDUM FOR:   Don Shay

Subject:          Garb-el Food Waste Disposal Unit

A complete review of all the information concerning the Garb-el Food Waste Disposal Unit has been completed. Even with the utilization of the thermoplastic trim board, which we believe adequately guards one of the pinch points, a violation of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(i) or 29 CFR 1910.212(3)(iii) still exists.

Power Press Brakes.

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.