Mechanical Power-transmission Apparatus

Horizontal belts and ropes [1910.219(e)(1)]

1910.219(m) Standard guards-general requirements
1910.219(m)(1) Materials.
1910.219(m)(1)(i) Standard conditions shall be secured by the use of the following materials. Expanded metal, perforated or solid sheet metal, wire mesh on a frame of angle iron, or iron pipe securely fastened to floor or to frame of machine.
1910.219(m)(1)(ii) All metal should be free from burrs and sharp edges.
1910.219(m)(2) Methods of manufacture.
1910.219(m)(2)(i) Expanded metal, sheet or perforated metal, and wire mesh shall be securely fastened to frame.
1910.219(e)(1)(i) Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.