Section 408.16374. Nip points.

(1) An inrunning nip point on a roll-type embosser, drum winder or rewinder shall be guarded by  a   barrier  interlocked   with   the drive mechanism in such a manner that the barrier can be raised only when the rolls have stopped. The interlock system may allow the use  of   a  jog switch when the barrier is open. The barrier shall be constructed so that an employee cannot reach over or around it into the nip point.

(2)   A nip point, which is not a feeding point, created at calender or dryer rolls shall be guarded by a barrier.

(3)   A nip point, which is a feeding point, shall be fed  by  a  device, such as but not limited to a rope carrier, air jet or a tool, or guarded by a barrier which will keep the employee's fingers from the nip point while feeding. A hand-held device capable of going through the   nip   point shall not be used.

(4)   An employee shall be cautioned as to an unguarded   nip   point    by    a warning

sign.

History: 1979 AC.