Lathes.
Summary
In addition to the requirements in this section, you need to refer to the following sections of this chapter in order to fully protect your employees from machine hazards:
This section applies to the hazards associated with metal and woodworking lathes.
Your responsibility:
To protect employees from hazards associated with metal and woodworking lathes.
METAL LATHES
You must meet the requirements… | in this section: |
Provide shields or guards on metal lathes for chip or coolant hazards | |
Safeguard work-holding devices (chucks) | |
Follow these requirements for chip control and handling | |
Safeguard power-clamping devices | |
Restrain extended workpieces on horizontal lathes | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-450, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-450, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]