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ALABAMA STATUTES AND CODES
Section 25-9-275 Guarding of exposed engines, wheels, etc.; safety of tools.
Guarding of exposed engines, wheels, etc.; safety of tools.
(a) All exposed engines, wheels, screens, shafting, gears, belting, or other moving equipment shall be covered or adequately guarded in such a way as to make employees safe from injury through contact with such equipment.
(b) The operator shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools furnished employees by the operator and shall not permit the use of tools which are unsafe or permit the misuse of any tools.
(c) The employee shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools he furnishes and shall not use any such tools which are not in safe condition for use.
(d) The employee shall promptly report to the superintendent or foreman any tool being used by him which is in an unsafe condition, and said tool shall be promptly replaced or made safe by the person furnishing it.
(Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §77.)