Actions
Cutting Actions
Cutting actions may involve rotating, reciprocating, or transverse motion. The danger of cutting actions exists at the point of operation where finger, arm, and body injuries can occur and where flying chips or scrap material can strike the head, particularly in the area of the eyes or face. Such hazards are present at the point of operation in cutting wood, metal, or other materials.
Examples of mechanisms involving cutting hazards include band saws, circular saws, boring or drilling machines, turning machines (lathes), or milling machines.
Punching Actions
Punching actions result when power is applied to a slide (ram) for the purpose of blanking, drawing, or stamping metal or other materials. The danger of this type of action occurs at the point of operation where stock is inserted, held, and withdrawn by hand.
Typical machines used for punching operations are power presses and ironworkers.
Punching Action
Cutting Actions
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