Ohio Code § 1567.68
Ohio Code § 1567.68. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1567.68.
Coal spilled beneath belt conveyor drives or tail pieces shall not be removed while
the conveyor is in motion, except where such coal can be removed without endangering
persons. Mobile and stationary machinery and equipment shall be maintained in safe operating
condition and machinery or equipment in unsafe condition shall be removed from service
immediately. Machinery and equipment shall be operated only by persons authorized to operate such
machinery or equipment. Repairs or maintenance shall not be performed on machinery until the power is off
and the machinery is blocked against motion, except where machinery motion is necessary
to make adjustments. Machinery shall not be lubricated manually while in motion, unless equipped with extended
fittings or cups. Drive belts shall not be shifted while in motion unless the machines are provided
with mechanical shifters. Belt dressing shall not be applied while belts are in motion except where it can be
applied without endangering a person. Belts, chains, and ropes shall not be guided onto power-driven moving pulleys, sprockets,
or drums with the hands except on slow-moving equipment especially designed for hand
feeding. Pulleys of conveyors shall not be cleaned manually while the conveyor is in motion. No person shall violate this section.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1567.68
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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