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Machine Guarding
Requirements
Compliance with OSHA 1910.219, ASME B15.1 and ANSI Z535
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Required to prevent entry of hands, fingers, or other
parts of the body into a point of hazard by reaching through, over, under,
or around the guard.
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Required to withstand a (250 lb. load or 113
Kilograms).
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Required to prevent entry. Openings shall be no
greater than 6mm (.250").
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Required to utilize fasteners requiring hand tools
for removal.
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Required to be constructed of a substantial material.
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Required to have a readily visible safety label (ANSI
Z535).
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Required to be safety orange in color, when a safety
color is used.
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Required to prevent injury from component breakage.
(Non-catastrophic).
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Required to provide hinged or sliding covers when
lubrication is required.
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