R 408.12321 Safeguarding in general at point of operation.

Rule 2321. (1) Where operator exposure exists, a press shall be equipped and operated with a point of operation guard or a point of operation protection device for every press operation performed, except where the point of operation is limited to an opening of 1/4 inch or less. (2) One or more means of safeguarding a press operator at the point of operation shall be provided and used on a press, depending upon the method of feeding and in accordance with table 1. (3) During die tryout, R 408.12322 to R 408.12341 and R 408.12365 do not apply. TABLE 1 Method of Feeding Press Safeguarding Required A. Automatic feed Fixed barrier guard, or die enclosure guard, Automatic roll feed or gate or movable barrier device, or Automatic push, pull, interlocked press barrierm or an operating transfer, or dial feed. device that assures press action will be stopped before the operator can reach into the point of operation. 1 B. Semiautomatic feed Fixed barrier guard, or die enclosure guard, Chute feed (both gravity or gate or movable barrier device, 2-hand and follow feed) control Slide or push feed Sliding dies Dial feed Revolving dies C. Manual feed Fixed barrier guard, or die enclosure guard, or gate or movable barrier device, or sweep device, or pull out device, or restraint device, or electronic control device, or 2- hand control. 1. Where 2 or more presses are used in in-line operations with automatic loading and unloading equipment, either the safeguards required in "A" or an interlocked enclosure shall be used in conjuction with each press.