['Machine Guarding']
['Power Presses']
11/01/2024
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OSHA requires, in 1910.212(b), that machines that are “designed for a fixed location” must be “securely anchored” to prevent walking or moving. While there are no OSHA Letters of Interpretation on the issue, OSHA has said that the general thought is that “machinery designed for a fixed location” refers to large machinery that is not easy to relocate. Of course, this brings us into the area of what is meant by “not easy to relocate.” And, to that, there is no recognized rule of thumb; but OSHA has said that you can clearly exclude “portable” equipment (i.e., equipment that is designed to be moved around fairly frequently), except that such portable equipment that would move during operation would need to be secured.
You may want to talk with the manufacturer (and/or look to see if the equipment has mounting brackets, etc.), though this in and of itself may not mean the equipment could move, but it certainly is an indicator. Second, you can conduct a hazard assessment; if the machine could move, walk, or tip, then it must be secured. (Drill presses tend to have a high center of gravity with the motor up top, and can be prone to tipping.)
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