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Chippers
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A chipper is a machine that cuts material into small
chips. Hazards are created when workers get too close to or make
contact with the chipper. Workers may also be injured from the
material that is thrown from the machine. To minimize these hazards,
appropriate engineering and work practice controls must be used as
discussed below.
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Hazards/Solutions:
Workers may make contact with or fall into
the chipper.
- The feed system to the chipper needs to be arranged
so the operator does not stand in direct line with the chipper spout
(hopper). The chipper spout must not be enclosed to a height less
than 36 inches from the floor or operator's platform. A safety belt
and lifeline must be worn by workers when working at or near the spout,
unless the spout is guarded. The lifeline needs to be short enough to
prevent workers from falling into the chipper.
1910.265(c)(21)(i)
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Chipper knife
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- Hog mills must be designed so that no position on
the rim of the chute is less than 40 inches from the cutter knives. 1910.265(c)(21)(ii)(a)
- Provide employees who feed hog mills with safety belts and
lines, unless guarded. 1910.265(c)(21)(ii)(c)
Workers may be injured from flying materials.
- Provide hog feed chutes with suitable and approved baffles that minimize material from being thrown from the mill.
1910.265(c)(21)(ii)(b)
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