The 5-inch separation of screws on the covers of the guards for mechanical…

Filnamn: The 5-inch separation of screws on the covers of the guards for mechanical power-transmission.

This is an OSHA interpretation letter responding to an inquiry about the 5-inch screw separation on guard covers for mechanical power-transmission apparatus under 29 CFR 1910.219(m)(2)(i)(a). It clarifies that the standard requires the guard construction to be securely fastened to the frame, and that covers may be secured by screws, bolts, wing nuts, lock fasteners or compression latches for…