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Posted By Carl Wignell
Can anyone kindly let me know if there are any regulations or standards for the design of push sticks as used in the woodworking industries.
Thanks.
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Posted By Karen Todd
Hello Carl,
Any push sticks I have seen have been home made so I would be interested in seeing the other responses to your posting.
I take it you have already looked at the woodworking information leaflets available from HSEs website? Some of these show push sticks in use but I can't recall reading any guidance on design, etc.
Regards,
Karen
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Posted By Gavin Barr
Carl,
any push stick used should be suitable for the purpose it is intended for e.g. of sound construction and length.
I other words it won't break when used to push and its long enough so the hands are clear of the hazard after the materials have been pushed through.
I dont recall ever seeing any legislation on such a thing.
Hope this helps
Gavin
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Posted By ian mcnally
Hi Carl,
Check out the ACoP for the safe use of woodworking machines. Pushsticks to be 450mm long, handle would typically be red and 150mm with a birdsmouth at the end. The object is to keep fingers 300mm away from the blade. All sorts of other good stuff in it.
Best of luck
Ian
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