Section 408.16324. Machine installation.  


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  • (1) A machine installed on a bench, table or  stand   shall   be fastened to prevent unintentional movement or tipping.

    (2)   A machine shall be so placed that it will not be   necessary   for   an employee to stand in an aisle.

    (3)   An electrically powered machine shall be grounded.

    (4)   A machine, which because of its type of operation   builds   up   static electricity, shall be equipped with  a   device to   drain   the   electrical charge away.

    (5)   A pipe containing surface heat, which can cause burns and which is within 8 feet of a floor or platform or 15 inches of a ladder shall be enclosed by insulation or a barrier to protect an employee from  contact.

    (6)   A sole plate shall have a slip-resistant surface where  the   plate   is crossed by an employee.

History: 1979 AC.