Pallet disassembly machine - GIF

[Hoosiersmoker]

OSHA doesn't approve machinery, they give guidelines for safety, it's up to the manufacturer and the end user to assure safe equipment and safety when working with equipment. Proper guarding on this machine would be the "tube" the blade runs through on the top and the "reach" from the operator position - edge of table to the blade, every inch reduces the risk of a cut injury. Two man operation to eliminate the need for reaching near the blade is one of the measures also. Procedure and oversight for following the procedure assure safety. Many of the higher speed band saw type cutters have blade brakes so if the blade does go, it doesn't shoot out of the cut area. My biggest problem with this one is that they're creating cellulose and metal dust with no dust masks. They're probably just tired of wearing them when they're not at work!

Our pallet supplier is now paying us $2 -$3 for UNUSABLE, broken junk pallets to reuse the slats and runners because of the lumber shortage! We used to set them out at the road and they would just "disappear" in a few days. Now they're a commodity!