MachineJunkie

To start with go to OSHA.GOV go into Regulations tab, Part 1910 General Industry then go down to 1910.213 woodworking standards. I have other information I can send you. Can be any size facility because woodworking is consider a high hazard industry. Be aware that OSHA is working on updating it's st...

If you have one or more employees.

The whole problem with the saw it had nothing but a bare table top and a blade sticking up when I saw it. When I asked about guarding I was told that this is the way the machine has been for many yrs. According to OSHA, when it comes to guarding, it must be up to date with the current standards. So ...

It seems that every time I email you something, I find more info on the internet about it. Like Hammond Roto is the company still in business. I am going to stop looking. I think having the employer switch to a properly guarded table saw is the best recommendation for protecting employees and the em...

I stand corrected, it was originally manufactured as a metal cutting machine. I just found a site that has the original parts list and diagrams on PDF.
Allen

I have talked this whole entire situation including your comments over with my supervisor. We have come to an agreement that since this saw was originally designed to cut paper, they are using it for the wrong purpose and must use a tablesaw designed for woodworking. From a cost stand point, it migh...

Hello, My name is Allen and I work for Maryland OSHA Consultation Service; a State agency. I work for Consultation as a safety consultant. Consultation is a program were employers invite me in to take a look at their safety and health program and also the equipment they are using. I do not write Cit...

Hello, My name is Allen and I work for Maryland OSHA Consultation Service; a State agency. I work for Consultation as a safety consultant. Consultation is a program were employers invite me in to take a look at their safety and health program and also the equipment they are using. I do not write Cit...