Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-806. Machine safety. |
Section 296-806-42560. Safeguard meat-processing equipment (circular meat-cutting saws).
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- EXEMPTION:These requirements do not apply to table-top slicers such as those used in delis and restaurants.Reference:When bandsaws are used to cut meat, follow the requirements in, Make sure bandsaws meet these requirements, WAC 296-806-48042.(1) Make sure all circular meat-cutting saws have both:(a) Constant pressure controls; and(b) A brake that automatically begins to stop the blade when the switch is released.(2) You must make sure each circular meat-cutting saw has a protective guard between the operator and the blade.(3) You must provide suspended, counterbalanced circular meat-cutting saws with guards that cover at least one of the following:(a) Twenty-five degrees of the blade if the saw has two-hand controls; or(b) Ninety degrees of the blade if the saw can be operated with one hand.(4) You must provide saws that are not suspended with a guard that covers ninety degrees of the blade.Note:The size of the guard depends on whether it is suspended or has one- or two-handed controls.
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