11.1.2-4 Pinch Points

Pinch points should be avoided by means of design or guarding.

Additional Information: Pinch points are places where fingers, arms, and legs can be caught between movable surfaces or parts of the workstation. The recommended hierarchy of procedures to avoid pinch points is to first eliminate the hazard, then guard against the hazard, and finally provide warning labels and instructions to users for safe operation. 100