Point of operation guarding for the AMPOMATOR CLS II Wire Terminal Machine

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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.

JAN 8 1991

Mr. Ronald D. Schaible, CIH
Manager,
Corporate Safety
and Industrial Hygiene Department
P.O. Box 3608
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-3608

Dear Mr. Schaible:

This is in response to your letter of November 2, regarding the AMPOMATOR CLS II Wire Terminal Machine, and whether in our opinion, point of operation guarding is required. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Requirements for machine guarding of screw machines.

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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 9, 1998

Mr. Andrew Droitcour
President
Droitcour Company
28 Graystone Street
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886-1316

Dear Mr. Droitcour:

This is in response to your letter of July 13, addressed to Mr. John B. Miles, Jr., Former Director of Compliance Programs, with regard to the applicability of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) requirements for machine guarding, specifically for automatic screw machines.

Characteristics of the Quick-Link device for the replacement of tire chain links.

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 29, 1991

Mr. Bert Cathery
Cathery Pacific
P.O. Box 25089
Portland, Oregon 97225

Dear Mr. Cathery:

This is in response to your inquiry of March 19. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

Use of laser guarding devices for hydraulic press brakes

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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.

March 25, 2004

Mr. Jack Worrall, President
JM Engineering, Inc.
PO Box 590
142 Will Drive
Canton, MA 02021

Dear Mr. Worrall:

Thank you for your March 5, 2004 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence.

Guarding and the use of abrasive wheels in CNC contouring machines.

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.