Mechanical power presses

Mechanical power presses derive their energy for operation from a constantly rotating flywheel driven by an electric motor. 

II. BASIC PRESS MAINTENANCE ON MECHANICAL POWER PRESSES... 

Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care, and Use of Mechanical Power Presses ANSI Bll.l, American National Standards Institute, New York, NY... 

Electrical Controls for Mechanical Power Presses, Industrial Data Sheet, National Safety Council, Itasca, IL... 

General Requirements for all Machinery OSHA 1910.212 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, DC Mechanical Power Presses OSHA 1910.217 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, DC Machine Tools—Manufacturing Systems/Cells—Safety Requirements for Construction, Care, and Use ANSI B 11.12, American National Standards Institute, New York, NY... 

Bibliography 210, Mechanical Power Press Bibliography, Triodyne Inc., Niles, IL, 2010. 

Mechanical-power presses are required to have switches and brakes that are operator proof The size of some presses makes it imperative that they are switch-guarded as well as mechanically guarded. This section describes what actions must be taken to produce the most failsafe device possible. Minimum braking action and the proper brakes that must be installed on presses of differing specifications are outlined. Criteria for the use of presence-sensing devices and their proper utilization is described. 

Does the facility operate mechanical-power presses, excluding the following machines press brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic-power... 

Mechanical Power Presses—Instructions to Operators—1910.217(e)(2) Training of Maintenance Personnel—1910.217(e)(3)... 

OSHA covers press brakes in 1910.212, General Requirements for All Machines, as press brakes are specifically excluded from the 1910.217 Mechanical Power Press standard. OSHA does not provide detailed requirements in 1910.212. However, the agency does provide additional information in compliance directive, Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes (CPL 02-01-025). 

The woodworking section covers the parts that must be guarded and the type of guards that must be used, while the abrasive wheel section describes the amount of wheel that can be exposed for the various types of abrasive grinding equipment and other precautions to take. Mechanical-power presses are required to have switches and brakes that protect the operator. Many presses are to be protected mechanically by guarding and by other means. This section describes the actions to be taken to assure safe operations. Many types of guarding systems can be used on presses. 

Emphasis Program on Mechanical Power Presses (CPL 2-1.24). This program targets industries that have high amputation rates and includes both education and enforcement efforts. 

Employers Responsibilities Where Employees are Exposed to Toxic Substances Reporting Amputations or In Patient Hospitalizations Guarding Floor and Wall Openings Occupational Noise Flammable and Combustible Liquids Control of Hazardous Energy Medical Services and First Aid Powered Industrial Trucks Mechanical Power Presses Selection and Use of Work Practices (electrical)... 

Employers with mechanical power presses As specified below... 

In a letter clarifying the retention of mechanical power press records, OSHA states that if an employer retains the last two records of the inspection and maintenance performed on each of his presses, then he has complied with the intent of the standards. 

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