Applicable Standards As They Pertain to Iron Workers and Mechanical Power Presses

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OSHA Instruction STD 1.12-27 June 30, 1981 Office of Compliance Programming

Subject: Applicable Standards As They Pertain to Iron Workers and Mechanical Power Presses

A. Purpose. This instruction provides guidelines to aid in the recognition of the difference between iron workers and similarly configured mechanical power presses as they are used in industry. Proper identification will permit the correct application of standards.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA wide.

C. Reference. OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.21, February 2, 1978.

The use of self-tripping on hydraulic power 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.

October 4, 1983

Mr. Robert G. Lown
Vice President
Greenerd Press & Machine Company, Inc.
41 Crown Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03061

Dear Mr. Lown:

This is in response to your letter of September 1, 1983, requesting clarification of OSHA's requirements regarding the use of self-tripping on hydraulic power presses.

Safeguarding the point of operation on mechnical power 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.

August 6, 1979

Mr. W. C. Crager, CSP, P.E.
574 East 37th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11203

Dear Mr. Crager:

This is in response to your letter regarding safeguarding the point of operation on mechanical power presses, and confirms an earlier conversation with a members of my staff.

The requirement that Republic Steel Corporation employees wear "Sankey" guards for foot protection.

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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.

August 15, 1977

Mr. Robert J. Neuendorf
Rigger Shop Representative,
Local 1098
4001 Theota Avenue
Parma, Ohio 44134

Dear Mr. Neuendorf:

This is in response to your letter dated June 24, 1977, to President Carter, which was transmitted to this office for reply, regarding the requirement that Republic Steel Corporation employees wear "Sankey" guards for foot protection.

Presence sensing devices used to actuate mechanical power 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 26, 1977

Mr. Leon Najman
Vice President of Marketing
Gordon Engineering Corporation
Del Mar Drive
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804

Dear Mr. Najman:

This is in response to your letter dated June 21, 1977, concerning presence sensing devices used to actuate mechanical power presses. Your main concern is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should not consider revising the existing standard to allow the use of presence sensing devices as a tripping mechanism on mechanical power presses.

A request that the Automatic Nailing Machine be listed in 1910.217.

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.

June 14, 1977

Mr. William H. Sardo, Jr.
Executive Vice President
National Wooden Pallet
and Container Association
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Sardo:

This is in response to your letter of April 14, 1977, to Donald A. Shay, Director, Office of Compliance Programming, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding a request that the Automatic Nailing Machine be listed in 29 CFR 1910.217(a)(5) which would exclude these machines from 29 CFR 1910.217, Mechanical Power Presses.

Mechanical Power 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.

February 22, 1977

Mr. Lloyd C. Pillsbury
Sales Manager
Tyco Instrument Division
4 Hartwell Place
Lexington, Massachusetts 02173

Dear Mr. Pillsbury:

This is in response to your letter dated January 28, 1977, and confirms a telephone conversation with Harold Gier, Safety Specialist, Division of Occupational Safety Programming, concerning your questions about Subpart O, 29 CFR 1910.217, Mechanical Power Presses.

Specialized devices used to control mechanical power 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.

January 31, 1992

Mr. Mark A. Hatch
Data Instruments, Inc.
100 Discovery Way
Acton, Massachusetts 07210

Dear Mr. Hatch:

The Mechanical Power Press Standard.

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.

December 20, 1979

Mr. J. B. Lauritzen, Jr.
Manager, Environmental and Industrial Engineering
Western Electric
222 Broadway
New York, New York 10038

Dear Mr. Lauritzen:

This is in response to your letter regarding the Mechanical Power Press Standard 29 CFR 1910.217.

The requirements of 29 CFR 1910.217 regarding the concerns expressed in your letter are as follows:

1. Automatic coil-fed mechanical power presses are not required to be equipped for control reliability and brake monitoring if:

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