Extracts from OSHA and ANSI A-1
Appendix A. Extracts from OSHA
Regulations and ANSI Standards
This appendix provides extracts from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards
covering presence-sensing devices.
Extracts from OSHA Regulation 1910.217
Reprinted below are extracts from OSHA regulation 1910.217 pertaining to the use of
presence-sensing devices for point-of-operation guarding on mechanical power presses. Also
reprinted here are interpretations of selected regulations provided by the Precision
Metalforming Association (PMA). Extracts from the OSHA regulation are printed in the left-
hand column; interpretations by PMA are shown in the right-hand column.
Wintriss makes no claim for the accuracy or effectiveness of the PMA interpretations, and
persons making use of this material do so at their own risk. PMA interpretations should not be
relied upon for use in any specific application. The material is provided, with PMA’s
permission, for informational purposes only.
Refer to the most recent versions of OSHA documents. To obtain copies of OSHA
regulations, write to: OSHA’s Office of Information and Consumer Affairs, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Room N3647, Washington, DC 20210. Tel (202) 219-8151; fax (202) 219-
5986.
REFER TO CURRENT REVISIONS OF OSHA/ANSI DOCUMENTS
The following extracts from OSHA and ANSI documents are provided for the user’s convenience
only. Refer to the most recent revisions of the original OSHA safety regulations and ANSI
standards to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
REFER TO CURRENT REVISIONS OF OSHA/ANSI DOCUMENTS
The following extracts from OSHA and ANSI documents are provided for the user’s convenience
only. Refer to the most recent revisions of the original OSHA safety regulations and ANSI
standards to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
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