Mechanical power press requirements and platen 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.

December 24, 1991

Cheryl A. Hansen
Engineering Reference Librarian
Triodyne, Inc.
5950 West Touhy Avenue
Niles, Illinois 60648

Dear Ms. Hansen:

Thank you for your letter of September 5, concerning mechanical power press requirements and the requirements applicable to platen presses.

Replies to the four questions as follows:

Question #1. "Is control reliability and brake

Capacitive sensor palm buttons.

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 8, 1992

Melvin L. Henry
Electrical Supervisor
Gasbarre Products, Inc.
590 Division Street
Dubois, PA 15801

Dear Mr. Henry:

This letter is in response to your questions concerning whether capacitive sensor palm buttons would:

* be considered to be a presence sensing initiating device which is regulated by 29 CFR 1910.217(h)

* be acceptable in lieu of conventional mechanical spring loaded palm buttons for mechanical press guarding operations.

Two-hand control device used to operate a mechanical power press in continuous mode.

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 21, 1992

Mr. Bernard A. Stankevich, P.E., CSP
Engineering Department
W101 Aetna 151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06156

Dear Mr. Stankevich:

Thank you for your inquiry of June 24, requesting an interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards concerning a two-hand control device, used to operate a mechanical power press in continuous mode. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Power press brake used as a mechanical power press (punch press).

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.

September 23, 1980

S.A. Brennen, President
PSC Corporation
Industrial Control Division
6880 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, California 90620

Dear Mr. Brennen:

This is in response to your correspondence regarding a power press brake used as a mechanical power press (punch press).

Machine Guarding 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.

March 29, 1996

Mr. Joe Kaczmar
Koolant Koolers, Inc.
2625 Emerald Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001-4542

Dear Mr. Kaczmar:

This is in response to your March 13 letter requesting interpretation of the machine guarding standard, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O. Your question and our reply follow.

Scenario: Industrial processing equipment (condenser) fans are located within 7 feet (2.7 m) of a workplace floor.

Mechanical power press brake system monitoring 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.

April 20, 1994

Mr. Stephen H. Daniels
Attorney
Thompson, Hine and Flory
1100 National City Bank Building
629 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Representing: Stamco Industries, Inc.

Dear Mr. Daniels:

Third party certification for the Astro-Press 1000 control system.

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 13, 1996

Ms. Patricia McCimmon
Astrosystems, Inc.
6 Nevada Drive Lake
Success, NY 11042

Dear Ms. McCimmon:

This is in response to your letter of July 21, 1995, regarding third party certification for 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(13), (b)(14), (c)(5) and mandatory Appendix A for the Astro-Press 1000 press control system manufactured by Astrosystems, Inc. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Multiple interpretations regarding 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.

May 8, 1998

Mr. George Henley
HR/us
11 South Elks Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Dear Mr. Henley:

This is in response to your August 15, letter requesting interpretation of §1910.217 Mechanical power presses. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our replies follow.

Question 1:

Regulations for machine shop and press room safety.

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.

September 11, 1984

Mr. Anthony Ambrose, Jr.
67 N. Transithill Drive
Depew, New York 14043

Dear Mr. Ambrose:

This is in response to your letter of September 4, 1984, in which you request information about OSHA regulations for machine shop and press room safety.

Utilization of a Stop Time Measuring Instrument for Verification of Compliance With 29 CFR 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.

December 9, 1982