Guarding of Ginning, woodworking and rubber machines
Machine
Dangerous Parts
Types of Guards
I
Line shaft to run the gins (Cotton Ginning (Sch. 2)
Line shaft
Wall or fencing with locking doors.
II
Woodworking Machinery (Sch. 3):
Machine
Dangerous Parts
Types of Guards
1.
Circular Saws
The saw
A riving knife of prescribed dimensions and setting. Adjustable top guards, two metal plates guard, push sticks.
2.
Band Saws
Top and bottom pulleys and the blade
Fixed guards.
3.
Planning machine
Cutting slot freed roller
Bridge guard, efficient guard.
4.
Vertical Spindle Moulding machine.
Cutter, the wood being molded
Suitable guard, A jig or holder.
5.
Chain mortising m/c.
Chain and cutters
Suitable guard
III Rubber Mills (Sch. 4):
Machine
Dangerous parts
Types of Guards
1.
Rubber mill
Inrunning rolls
Height more than 96.5 cm, a distance guard, feed hopper, trip guard (rod) within 1.7 m height.
2.
Calendar m/c
Inrunning rolls
Trip guard within 1.7 m height, tight wire cable connected with it.
Centrifugal Machine (Rule 54 Sch. 5)
Applicability: This schedule applies to centrifugal extractors, separators, and dryers but does not apply to similar machines of the sugar manufacturing industry.
Requirements:
All parts of the machine shall be of good design, construction, and adequate strength, properly maintained and examined thoroughly by a competent person at regular intervals.
Lid on cage housing, revolving drum or basket shall be strong and interlocked.
The effective braking arrangement is required to stop the drum/basket after the power is cut off.
Operating speed not exceed the rated speed which is stamped at visible places on the basket and the machine casing.
