(a) Findings and declaration of fact. The following occupations are
particularly hazardous for the employment of minors between 16 and 18
years of age:
(1) The occupations of operator of or helper on the following power-
driven fixed or portable machines except machines equipped with full
automatic feed and ejection:
(i) Circular saws.
(ii) Band saws.
(iii) Guillotine shears.
(2) The occupations of setting-up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or
cleaning circular saws, band saws, and guillotine shears.
(b) Definitions. (1) The term operator shall mean a person who
operates a machine covered by this section 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.
(2) The term helper shall mean a person who assists in the operation
of a machine covered by this section by helping place materials into or
remove them from the machine.
(3) The term machines equipped with full automatic feed and ejection
shall mean machines covered by this Order which are equipped with
devices for full automatic feeding and ejection and with a fixed barrier
guard to prevent completely the operator or helper from placing any part
of his body in the point-of-operation area.
(4) The term 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.
(5) The term 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.
(6) The term 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.
(c) Exemptions. This section shall not apply to the employment of
apprentices or student-learners under the conditions prescribed in
Sec. 570.50 (b) and (c).
[25 FR 9849, Oct. 14, 1960. Redesignated at 28 FR 1634, Feb. 21, 1963,
and amended at 28 FR 3450, Apr. 9, 1963. Redesignated and amended at 36
FR 25156, Dec. 29, 1971]
