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OSHA Alert -- "OP" Press

Under Sections 1910.217 et seq., Mechanical Power Presses, the employer is obligated, among other things, to maintain records of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power presses [1910.217(e)(1)(i)], train power press nspectors 11910.217 (e)(3)], and train operators [1910.217 (g) (2)].

Under Section 1910.217 (c) the point of operation is to be guarded.

If you need additional or do not have maintenance procedures for the Bliss unit used in the open window punch press, model OP, please order Instruction No. 50B.

Additional safety guards for the OP have been available since 1976. We strongly recommend that all guards be ordered and installed on your OP press. Order Instruction No. 50C and the following guards:

Web Feed Rachet
Order (1) OP-1244
 
Order (1) OP-1249
Web Feed Rollers
Order (1) OP-1248
Flywheel and Ram Area
Order (1) OP-1250
 
Order (1) OP-1251
Die Cutting Area
Order (1) OP-1252
 
Order (1) OP-1253
 
Order (1) OP-1254
 
Order (1) OP-1255
Foot Treadle
Order (1) OP-1260

As always, please contact us at any time by phone or E-Mail should any questions arise.


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