{"id":6583,"date":"2026-10-16T16:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/?p=6583"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:39:04","slug":"osha-1910-213-woodworking-machinery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/osha-1910-213-woodworking-machinery\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA 1910.213 Woodworking Machine Rules: Saw Guards and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saws, jointers, and planers can cut a hand in a split second. Kickback can throw wood at high speed. OSHA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/woodworking-machinery-safety\/\">woodworking machinery rule<\/a> is 29 CFR 1910.213. Here are the parts that matter most.<\/p>\n<h2>Every machine<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Each machine needs a power switch the worker can reach without leaving the work spot.<\/li>\n<li>A machine must not start up on its own after a power outage if that could hurt someone.<\/li>\n<li>Electric controls must be able to lock out for repairs.<\/li>\n<li>Foot pedals need a cover so they are not hit by accident.<\/li>\n<li>Machines must run without shaking at full speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Table saws<\/h2>\n<p>A hand-fed rip saw needs three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A hood guard<\/strong> that covers the blade above the table and the wood. It moves up and down with the wood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A spreader<\/strong> that keeps the cut open so the wood does not pinch the blade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-kickback fingers<\/strong> that stop wood from flying back at you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Crosscut table saws need the same kind of hood. If you take off the spreader for a special cut, put it back right after.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bbs-course-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #c8102e;background:#f6f6f6;padding:12px 16px;\">\n<p><strong>Training for 1910.213:<\/strong> Learn this rule step by step in our <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/woodworking-machinery-safety\/\">Woodworking Machinery Safety course<\/a>. It is included in the Black Belt Safety Vault.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Radial arm saws<\/h2>\n<p>The blade needs a guard above and on the lower sides. The saw must be set so the head rolls back on its own. A stop must limit how far it travels. Rip only from the side marked on the guard.<\/p>\n<h2>Band saws and jointers<\/h2>\n<p>Band saws need the blade covered except for the part that cuts. The wheels must be fully covered. Jointers need a guard over the cutter head that moves on its own. Knives may stick out no more than 1\/8 inch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram.webp\" class=\"wp-image-6570\" alt=\"Table saw with a hood guard over the blade and a push stick\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram.webp 1200w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-213-woodworking-machinery-diagram-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Black Belt Safety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Keep blades sharp<\/h2>\n<p>Take dull, cracked, or badly set saws out of use right away. They cause jamming and kickback. Keep push sticks or push blocks at the machine.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do next<\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/woodworking-machinery-safety\/\">Woodworking Machinery Safety course<\/a> shows each guard and how to use it. <a class=\"bbs-cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/woodworking-machinery-safety\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#fff;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\">Start the course<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/membership-checkout\/\">join the Vault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a plain-language summary. The official rule text is what counts.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-29\/subtitle-B\/chapter-XVII\/part-1910\/subpart-O\/section-1910.213\">29 CFR 1910.213, Woodworking machinery requirements<\/a> &#8211; eCFR, National Archives, checked 2026-10-15<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plain-English guide to OSHA 1910.213: what it covers, the key rules and numbers, and the training you need.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6569,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","elearning_container_layout":"tg-site-layout--default","elearning_sidebar_layout":"tg-site-layout--default","elearning_remove_content_margin":false,"elearning_sidebar":"default","elearning_transparent_header":"customizer","elearning_logo":0,"elearning_header_style":"default","elearning_menu_item_color":"","elearning_menu_item_hover_color":"","elearning_menu_item_active_color":"","elearning_menu_item_active_style":"","elearning_page_header":true,"_bbs_course_id":6308,"_bbs_seo_title":"OSHA 1910.213 Woodworking Machine and Saw Guard Rules","_bbs_seo_desc":"Learn OSHA 1910.213 woodworking rules in plain words: power switches, table saw guards, radial arm saws, band saws, jointers, and sharp blades.","_bbs_takeaways":"Every woodworking machine needs a power switch the worker can reach without leaving the work spot.\nA hand-fed rip saw needs a hood guard, a spreader, and anti-kickback fingers.\nJointers need a guard over the cutter head that moves on its own.\nTake dull, cracked, or badly set saws out of use right away, and keep push sticks at the machine.","_bbs_faq":"What guards does a table saw need under OSHA?\nA hand-fed rip saw needs a hood guard over the blade, a spreader, and anti-kickback fingers. Crosscut table saws need the same kind of hood.\n\nCan I remove the spreader on a table saw?\nYou may take it off for a special cut. Put it back right after.\n\nWhat does OSHA require for radial arm saws?\nThe blade needs a guard above and on the lower sides. The head must roll back on its own, and a stop must limit how far it travels.\n\nHow far can jointer knives stick out?\nJointer knives may stick out no more than 1\/8 inch. 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