Section 408.18172. Carton wrapping machines .

(1) An electric sealing heater on a carton wrapping machine shall be as prescribed in R 408.18171(1) .

(2)    A hot metal glue pot for a carton wrapping machine shall have the heated surfaces insulated or guarded  to  prevent  burns from accidental contact .

(3)   The in-running nip points of power driven rolls shall be guarded .

(4)   Pusher bars and pusher fingers of a carton wrapping machine which create a hazard for an employee shall be guarded by a barrier or enclosure .

(5)   An end-seal drum on a carton wrapping machine shall be guarded at the pinch point and point of operation .

(6)   An access cover or door on a carton  wrapping  machine  shall  be interlocked as prescribed in R 408.18151(3) .

(7)    Where more than 1 operator is feeding a carton wrapping machine, each operator shall be provided controls prescribed in R 408.18115(5) .

(8)    Where a safety switch is used to detect jams of product flow on a carton wrapping machine, the machine shall have a manual reset to prevent automatic restarting when the jam has been cleared .

History: 1979 AC .