Press Brake Safety

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Potential Hazards with Press Brakes

When the press brake is set-up and running, and your operator is experienced with the sheets and steps involved, it seems like a pretty easy process. The operator is doing fine with the foot pedal and you can go back to taking care of business. What about the safety of your press brake operator? While you

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OSHA Clarification on Laser Guards for Press Brakes

March 25, 2004 Mr. John Smith, President XYZ Engineering, Inc. PO Box 500 Canton, MA 02021 Dear Mr. Smith: Thank you for your March 5, 2004 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). This letter constitutes OSHA’s interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions

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