Tanzania
Woodworking Machinery Rules, 1959
Government Notice 253 of 1959
- Published in Tanzania Government Gazette
- Commenced on 20 November 1959
- [This is the version of this document at 31 July 2002.]
- [Note: This legislation has been thoroughly revised and consolidated under the supervision of the Attorney General's Office, in compliance with the Laws Revision Act No. 7 of 1994, the Revised Laws and Annual Revision Act (Chapter 356 (R.L.)), and the Interpretation of Laws and General Clauses Act No. 30 of 1972. This version is up-to-date as at 31st July 2002.]
Part I – Preliminary provisions (rules 1-4)
1. Title
These Rules may be cited as the Woodworking Machinery Rules.2. Application
These Rules shall apply to all factory premises or parts of it in which woodworking machinery is used.3. Duties
4. Interpretation
In these Rules—"circular saw" means a circular saw working in a bench (including a rack bench) for the purpose of ripping, deep cutting or cross cutting;"plain band saw" means a band saw, other than a log or band re-sawing machine, the cutting portion of which runs in a vertical direction;"planing machine" includes a machine for overhand planning or thicknessing;"woodworking machine" includes a circular saw, plain band saw, planing machine, vertical spindle moulding machine, chain mortising machine and routing machine operating on wood.Part II – Woodworking requirements and precautions (rules 5-19)
5. Floors
The floor of every saw mill, joinery shop or other place in which woodworking machines are used shall be constructed of concrete or wood and shall be level and of sound construction and properly maintained; and the floor surrounding every woodworking machine shall be maintained in good and level condition and as far as practicable free from chips and other loose material and shall not be allowed to become slippery.6. Lighting
Adequate means of lighting whether natural or artificial shall be provided for every woodworking machine and in the case of artificial lighting it shall be so placed or shaded to prevent direct or reflected glare. When the natural light at any woodworking machine is inadequate and can be improved by the provision of additional windows or roof lights not involving serious structural alterations, the occupier shall take action to improve the natural lighting.7. Training
8. Circular saws
Every circular saw shall be fenced to the following standard—9. Push stick
A suitable push stick or other device shall be kept available for use at the bench of every circular saw which is fed by hand, to enable the work to be carried out without unnecessary risk.10. Band saws
Every plain band saw shall be guarded as follows:11. Planing machines
Every planing machine used for overhand planing shall be provided with an efficient "bridge" guard capable of covering the full length and breadth of the cutting gap in the bench and shall be so constructed as to be easily adjusted both in a vertical and horizontal direction; and a cover guard shall be provided for the part of the cutter situated at the back of the guide fence.12. Restriction on overhand planing
No planing machine which is not mechanically fed shall be used for overhand planing unless it is fitted with a cylindrical cutter block.13. Feed rollers
The feed roller of every planing machine used for the thicknessing, except the combined machine for overhand planing and thicknessing, shall be provided with an efficient guard.14. Cutters
The cutter of every vertical spindle moulding machine shall be provided with the most efficient guard having regard to the nature of the work which is being carried out.15. Vertical spindle moulding machine
For any work which cannot be carried out with an efficient guard for the cutter, the wood being moulded shall, if practicable, be held in a jig or holder of such construction as to reduce as far as possible the risk of accident to the operator.16. Spike or push stick
A suitable "spike" or push stick shall be kept available for use at the bench of every vertical spindle moulding machine.17. Routing machine
The cutter or bit of every routing machine shall, when practicable, be provided with a guard capable of adjustment in a vertical direction; and for operations which cannot be carried out with an efficient guard in position, the wood being routed should if practicable, be held in a jig or holder so constructed as to reduce as far as possible the risk of accident to the operator.18. Chain mortising machines
The chain of every chain mortising machine shall be provided with a guard which shall enclose the cutters as far as is practicable.19. Use of guards or appliances
The guards and other appliances required by these Rules shall be maintained in an efficient state and shall be constantly kept in position while the machinery is in motion, except when owing to the nature of the work being done, the use of the guards or appliances is rendered impracticable; the guards shall be kept so adjusted as to enable the work to be carried on without unnecessary risk.Part III – Duties of persons employed on woodworking machines (rule 20)
20. Duties of employed persons
Every person employed on a woodworking machine shall—History of this document
31 July 2002 this version
Consolidation
20 November 1959
Commenced