OSHA and the Packaging Machine

Because packaging equipment is a varied and diversified field, the applicable OSHA rules and regulations are equally diversified. Some regulations, such as those for platforms, stairs and ladders, airborne contaminants, handling Class I liquids, mechanical power presses, and bakery equipment, only apply in special cases. Other regulations, such as noise exposure, machine guarding, and electrical, are applicable to almost all types of packaging equipment. A brief discussion of the aforementioned regulations, along with some of the methods of compliance, is contained in the discussion.