Anti-Restart Device OSHA Requirements
June 19, 2024
Anti-Restart Device OSHA Requirements
In any industrial or commercial operation, safety and compliance are of utmost importance. To ensure the well-being of workers and maintain regulatory standards, it’s crucial that you and your team understand and adhere to all applicable OSHA requirements.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that your equipment remains safe to operate, even in low-power situations. When it comes to preventing accidental equipment restarts, anti-restart devices play a vital role.
In this article, the electrical safeguarding experts at Stronghold®️ Safety Engineering explore the purpose of anti-restart devices and the OSHA requirements surrounding them. Then, we provide information on reliable and compliant solutions for your operations.
What is an Anti-Restart Device?
An anti-restart device is a safety mechanism designed to prevent the unintended restarting of machinery or equipment following a power interruption.
It acts as a safeguard against unexpected start up upon power restoration, following a power outage, which could lead to hazardous situations for your workers.
These devices provide a critical layer of protection by ensuring that machines don’t restart automatically.
OSHA Requirements for Anti-Restart Devices
There are no OSHA standards that cover anti-restart devices exclusively. However, several standards concerning machine safeguarding do mandate the use of these solutions, including:
These regulations set a precedent of expectation regarding the use of anti-restart solutions. Proactive industry leaders can extrapolate that these devices are standard in machine safeguarding — even for those outside of a marine environment or the woodworking industry.
1917.151(b)(6): Machine Guarding (Marine Terminals)
According to OSHA's regulation for marine terminal operations, machinery equipped with electric motors or other automatic power-driven components must have controls or devices in place to prevent accidental restarting after a power outage.
1910.213(b)(3): Woodworking Machinery Requirements
This OSHA standard specifically addresses woodworking machinery. It states "where injury to the operator might result if motors were to restart after power failures, provision shall be made to prevent machines from automatically restarting upon restoration of power."
Control Stations with Anti-Restart Features
Invest in reliable solutions to maximize safety in your workplace — remain compliant with any applicable OSHA standards. Stronghold®️ Safety offers a range of control stations equipped with anti-restart features that help to ensure maximum safety and compliance in industrial and commercial settings.
One such product offered by Stronghold®️ Safety is the Anti-Restart Motor Control. This device provides effective protection by preventing motors from restarting automatically after a power outage. Its reliable design ensures that workers can more safely perform maintenance or repair tasks without the risk of unexpected machine activation.
Another option from Stronghold®️ Safety is the Power Tool Brake. This device incorporates anti-restart functionality to safeguard against unintended power restoration. By utilizing this solution, operators can enhance worker safety and comply with OSHA regulations.
Comply with OSHA Anti-Restart Rules with Stronghold Safety
Anti-restart devices are crucial for maintaining a safe working environment, regardless of your industry. By implementing anti-restart solutions from Stronghold®️ Safety, you’ll optimize your operations to facilitate the well-being of your workers.
Investing in control stations equipped with anti-restart features is an important step toward maximizing safety and minimizing accidents in the workplace. To prevent the untimely restart of heavy machinery, and to ensure that you’re compliant with any applicable regulations, reach out to our team today.