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Machines, Tools, and Associated Equipment Safety Program

This suborder contains requirements to eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards associated with the use of machines, power tools, and associated equipment used in additive or subtractive manufacturing methodologies and shaping of various materials such as metal, wood, and plastic.
Created April 2, 2014, Updated May 15, 2025
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