Punch Press Safety Program

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PUNCH PRESS SAFETY PROGRAM

1.1          METHODS OF Safeguarding THE POINT OF OPERATION……………………………………………………………………. 4

1.2          GENERAL REQUIREMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

1.3          POINT OF OPERATION GUARDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

1.4          POINT OF OPERATION DEVICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

1.5          PRESENCE SENSING DEVICE………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

1.6          PULL-OUT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

1.7          INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS…………………………………………………………………………………… 7

1.8          MODIFICATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

1.9          TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL…………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

1.10        EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7

1.11        INSTRUCTION TO OPERATORS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

1.12        WORK AREA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7

1.13        OVERLOADING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

1.14        REPORT OF INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES OPERATING POWER PRESSES……………………………………………………. 8

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PUNCH PRESS SAFETY PROGRAM

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  • Every point of operation guard shall meet the following design, construction, application, and adjustment requirements:
  • It shall prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard.
  • It shall conform to the maximum permissible openings of Table 0-10;
  • It shall, in itself, create no pinch point between the guard and moving machine parts.
  • It shall utilize fasteners not readily removable by operator, so as to minimize the possibility of misuse or removal of essential parts.
  • It shall facilitate its inspection, and
  • It shall offer maximum visibility of the point of operation consistent with the other requirements.
  • A die enclosure guard shall be attached to the die shoe or stripper in a fixed position.
  • After installation of point of operation guards and before a job is released for operation a check should be made to verify that the guard will prevent the operator’s hands from reaching the point of operation.