R 408.11449 Reciprocating conveyors.

Rule 1449. (1) A reciprocating conveyor shall have inside and outside nip points guarded. (2) If the reciprocating member of a horizontal reciprocating conveyor moves within 18 inches of a wall or other object, a barrier shall be installed at the end to prevent access by an employee. (3) A vertical reciprocating conveyor which is manually loaded or unloaded shall be guarded with an interlock door or gate to prevent an employee being caught within a nip point. (4) The carriage and controls of a vertical reciprocating conveyor shall be designed and installed to prevent use of the conveyor as a man lift.