Section 45.45. Edger

(a) Housing or screen. All saws shall be guarded by a housing of wire mesh not less than No. 8 U.S. gauge, or wood not less than 1 1/2 inches in thickness, or by a screen hung between the saws and the operator. The screen shall be 2-inch-planking or wire not less than No. 12 U. S. gauge with a mesh such that a ball 1/2 inch in diameter will not pass.

(b) Feed rolls. Unless the feed rolls are made in independent sections of not over 6 inches in length or are hung so as to form a toggle, or are equipped with approved safety rolls, finger guards or dog guards shall be provided in addition to the feed rolls.

(c) Pressure feed roll. If the first pressure feed roll is located within 30 inches of the front of the edger, guard bars or strips shall be provided in front of the roll.

(d) End frames. Unless otherwise protected, openings in the end frames of each edger shall be enclosed with sheet metal, wood or wire mesh, the enclosure to be hinged or other provision made to permit oiling and inspection.

(e) Spreader. Bench or single saw edgers shall be equipped with a spreader (splitter) and a saw guard.