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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 93 · clause 93 · NLR 5/12

PART VIII MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT — Operating controls

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(1) Powered equipment other than portable powered tools or mobile equipment shall have

93(a)

starting and stopping controls located within easy reach of the operator;

93(b)

controls and switches clearly identified to indicate the functions that they serve;

93(c)

controls positioned, designed or shielded to prevent inadvertent activation;

93(d)

where two-hand controls are installed, controls designed to require concurrent use of both hands to operate the equipment, and to require both controls to be released before another machine cycle can be initiated; and

93(e)

control systems meeting the requirements of these regulations.

93(2)

Portable powered tools and mobile equipment shall have operating controls that conform to an appropriate standard acceptable to the minister.

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