246(1)An employer shall ensure that stands for lead sawyers in sawmills are protected by shields that are
(a)
at least 1.2 m in height, and
(b)
constructed of iron or steel at least 6 mm thick, wooden planks not less than 50 mm thick or other material of equivalent strength.
246(2)An employer shall ensure that wheels on wood-working band saws and the return portion of the blades between the upper and lower wheels are enclosed with guards of sheet metal at least 1 mm thick or other material of equivalent strength.
246(3)An employer shall ensure that wheels on sawmill band saws and the return portion of the blades between the upper and lower wheels are enclosed with guards of metal plate at least 3 mm thick or other material of equivalent strength.
246(4)An employer shall ensure that a circular saw is provided with a hood guard that covers as much as possible of the exposed part of the saw at least to the depth of the teeth.