N.J. Admin. Code § 12:58-4.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 16, August 19, 2024

Section 12:58-4.11 - Circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears

(a) Minors under 18 years of age shall not be employed, permitted or suffered to work as an operator or helper with circular saws, band saws and guillotine shears.

(b) Minors under 18 years of age shall not set-up, adjust, repair, oil, or clean circular saws, band saws and guillotine shears.

(c) "Operator" shall mean a person who operates a machine by performing such functions as starting or stopping the machine, placing materials into or removing them from the machine, or any other functions directly involved in operation of the machine.

(d) "Helper" shall mean a person who assists in the operation of a machine by helping place materials into or remove them from the machine.

(e) "Circular saw" shall mean a machine equipped with a thin steel disc having a continuous series of notches or teeth on the periphery, mounted on shafting, and used for sawing materials.

(f) "Band saw" shall mean a machine equipped with an endless steel band having a continuous series of notches or teeth, running over wheels or pulleys, and used for sawing materials.

(g) "Guillotine shear" shall mean a machine equipped with a movable blade operated vertically and used to shear materials. The term shall not include other types of shearing machines, using a different form of shearing action, such as alligator shears or circular shears.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:58-4.11