JUNE 2013
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS (RRO 1990, Reg 851)
Note
This section does not contain the full Industrial Establishment Regulation 851, only selected passages
MACHINE GUARDING
24. Where a machine or prime mover or transmission equipment has an exposed moving part
that may endanger the safety of any worker, the machine or prime mover or transmission
equipment shall be equipped with and guarded by a guard or other device that prevents
access to the moving part. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 24.
25. An in-running nip hazard or any part of a machine, device or thing that may endanger the
safety of any worker shall be equipped with and guarded by a guard or other device that
prevents access to the pinch point. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25.
26. A machine shall be shielded or guarded so that the product, material being processed or
waste stock will not endanger the safety of any worker. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 26.
27. An emergency stop control on a power-driven machine shall,
(a) be conspicuously identifi ed; and
(b) be located within easy reach of the operator. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 27.
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