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On a machine, what is the point of operation?

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  1. Where work is actually done on the material
  2. Where the power switch is
  3. Where the operator stands

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  1. 29 CFR 1910.212 General requirements for all machines www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-O/section-1910.212 Checked 2026-10-10.

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