This STD provides clarification for 29 CFR 1910.217(a)(5) - mechanical power presses, adds platen presses to the list of excluded machines. 29 CFR 1910.212 - machine guarding, general requirements, applies to point of operation guarding for platen presses.. Old STD number: 1-12.7 - Applicability of Platen Presses.

Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topic page for Machine Guarding.

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