HAR §12-25-51. Occupations involved in the operation of circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears

(a) As used in this section: "Band saw" means a machine equipped with an endless steel band having a continuous series of notches or teeth, running over wheels or pulleys, and used for sawing materials. "Circular saw" means a machine equipped with a thin steel disc having a continuous series of notches or teeth on the periphery, mounted on shafting, and used for sawing materials. "Guillotine shear" means a machine equipped with a movable blade operated vertically and used to shear materials. The term shall not include other types of shearing machines, using a different form of shearing action, such as alligator shears or circular shears. "Helper" means a person who assists in the operation of a machine covered by this section by helping place materials into or remove them from the machines. "Machines equipped with full automatic feed and ejection" means machines covered by this section which are equipped with devices for full automatic feeding and ejection and with a fixed barrier guard to prevent completely the operator or helper from placing any body part in the point-of-operation area. "Operator" means a person who operates a machine covered by this section by performing such functions as starting or stopping the machine, placing materials into or removing them from the machine, or any other functions directly involved in operation of the machine. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the following occupations are declared hazardous for minors under eighteen years of age: (1) The occupations of operator or helper on power-driven, fixed, or portable machines such as circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears except those equipped with full automatic feed and ejection; and (2) The occupations of setting up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or cleaning circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears. 13 12-25-55 (c) This section shall not apply to the employment of any apprentice, trainee, student-learner, or enrollee under conditions prescribed in section 12-25-43. [Eff. Oct. 5, 1981] (Auth: HRS §§390-2, 390-6) (Imp: HRS §390-2)