Washington Administrative Code

(1) These magazines must be constructed of masonry, metal covered wood, fabricated metal, or a combination of these materials.(2) Foundations. Foundations must be constructed of:(a) Brick;(b) Concrete;(c) Cement block;(d) Stone;(e) Metal; or(f) Wood posts.(3) The space under the …

A Type 5 storage facility must:(1) Be a building, an igloo, an army-type structure, a tunnel, a dugout, a box, or a trailer, semi-trailer, or other mobile facility;(2) Be weather resistant and theft resistant;(3) Have the ground around the facility slope away for drainage;(4) Hav…

(1) Doors must be constructed of solid wood or metal.(2) Hinges and hasps must be installed so they cannot be removed when the doors are closed and locked by:(a) Welding;(b) Riveting; or(c) Bolting nuts on the inside of the door.(3) Locks.(a) Each door must be equipped with:(i) T…

(1) A day box for explosives must:(a) Be fire, weather, and theft resistant;(b) Be used in a manner that safely separates detonators from other explosives;(c) Be constructed of a minimum of number 12 gauge (.1046 inches) steel;(d) Be lined with at least either 1/2-inch plywood or…

A detonator day box is a temporary storage facility for detonators in quantities of one thousand or less.(1) Construction materials. Sides, bottoms, and covers must be:(a) Constructed of number 12 gauge metal;(b) Lined with a nonsparking material.(2) Hinges and hasps must be atta…

Magazine heating system requirements and the following apply: (1) Heat sources. Magazines requiring heat must be heated by either: (a) Hot water radiant heating; or(b) Air directed into the magazine building by hot water or low pressure steam (15 psig) coils located outside the m…

(1) Battery activated safety lights or lanterns may be used in explosive storage magazines.(2) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.(a) Electric lighting used in an explosive storage magazine must meet National Electric Code (NEC) standards (NFPA 70-1992) for all…

These rules do not apply to in process storage and intraplant transportation during the manufacture of small arms ammunition, small arms primers, and smokeless powder.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-06-073, § 296-52-710, filed 3/4/…

Quantity limitations are not imposed on the storage of small arms ammunition in warehouses, retail stores, and other general occupancy facilities, except those imposed by the limitations of the storage facility.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WS…

Small arms ammunition cannot be stored with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-08-110, § 296-52-71020, filed 4/5/05, effective 6/1/05; WSR 03-06-073, § 296-52-71020, filed 3/4/03, effective 8/1/03. Sta…

Small arms ammunition must be separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids (as classified in 49 C.F.R. Part 172), and oxidizing materials by a:(1) Fire resistant wall with a one-hour rating; or(2) Distance of twenty-five feet.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, …

Quantities of small arms ammunition weighing more than fifty pounds must be transported according to federal Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) regulations.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-71035, filed 1/23/02, effect…

(1) Small arms smokeless powder (Division 1.2 or 1.3) must be packed, stored, and transported in U.S. DOT approved shipping containers.(2) All smokeless powder must be stored in shipping containers made for smokeless powder (as required by 49 C.F.R. 173.93).[Statutory Authority: …

(1) Private residence or car.(a) Twenty-five pounds or less of small arms smokeless powder, no restrictions;(b) Twenty-five to fifty pounds of small arms smokeless powder, they must be stored in a strong box or cabinet constructed of a minimum of 3/4-inch plywood or equivalent ma…

Small arms ammunition primers must be packed, stored, and transported in U.S. DOT approved shipping containers.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-71055, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

Primers must be separate from flammable liquids, flammable solids, and oxidizing materials by a:(1) Fire resistant wall with a one hour rating; or(2) Distance of twenty-five feet.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-52-710…

(1) Private residence. The maximum small arms ammunition primers permitted is ten thousand primers. No restrictions apply.(2) Private car. The maximum small arms ammunition primers permitted is twenty-five thousand primers. No restrictions apply.(3) Dealer's display. The maximum …

Black powder, used in muzzleloading firearms must be packed, stored, and transported in U.S. DOT approved shipping containers.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-71075, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

(1) Private residence. No more than five pounds of black powder is permitted. No restrictions apply.(2) Private car. No more than five pounds of black powder is permitted. No restrictions apply.(3) Dealer's warehouse. No more than twenty-five pounds of black powder is permitted. …

Explosives delivered to any carrier must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Explosives cannot be delivered to any carrier unless the packaging is in compliance with U.S. DOT regulations.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-7109…

Explosives cannot be received between sunset and sunrise from any:(1) Railway station;(2) Truck terminal;(3) Pier;(4) Wharf;(5) Harbor facility; or(6) Airport terminal.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-52-71095, filed 8…

Explosives waiting for delivery or further transit at a railway facility, truck terminal, pier, wharf, harbor facility, or airport terminal must be:(1) Stored in a safe place;(2) Isolated as much as practical;(3) In a manner that allows quick and easy removal.[Statutory Authority…

(1) Use of railway cars.Explosives cannot be kept in a railway car unless:(a) An emergency exists;(b) Permission has been granted by the local authority;(c) The railway car, its contents, and methods of loading are in compliance with U.S. DOT regulations (49 C.F.R. Chapter 1).(2)…

Explosives-blasting ordinance for local jurisdictionsBe it ordained by the ____________________ (jurisdiction name).Section 1: Permit required.(1) A current and valid blasting permit issued by _____________________ (jurisdiction name) is required by companies or individuals who:(…

Note:The sample blast record format is nonmandatory, but the information shown in the sample is required per WAC 296-52-67010(8), Blast records.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-08-110, § 296-52-725, filed 4/5/05, effective 6/1/05. Statu…

(1) General.(a) During periods of high avalanche danger, areas in avalanche paths must not be opened for use until trained personnel have evaluated conditions and determined whether avalanche control work is necessary.(b) When avalanche control work is deemed necessary, areas in …

dangerexplosives on the mountainUnexploded warheads, projectiles, or hand charges used in avalanche control may be found in target areas or in avalanche runout zones.unexploded warheadswarhead may be distortedfrom impact. avalauncher projectilered opaque body,red translucent fins…

(1) General.(a) The storage, handling, and use of explosives and blasting agents used in avalanche control practices must comply with this chapter and chapter 70.74 RCW.(b) The minimum requirements published in chapter 296-52 WAC, Part H, must be applicable to the storage, handli…

General. The department must recognize two permissible methods concerning hand charges for avalanche control blasting. The descriptions and requirements for each method are contained in this section.Note:A well-designed and constructed hand charge makeup room can enhance the corr…

(1) You must ensure that all members of avalanche control blasting crews are competent ski mountaineers in good physical and mental condition.(2) Each avalanche control blasting crew or team must consist of a qualified and licensed blaster and at least one trained assistant.(3) U…

(1) The following requirements must apply to all kinds of avalanche control blasting:(a) Each person who ignites a charge or propels a charged projectile with any kind of apparatus must note whether or not the charge actually detonates.(b) A conscientious effort must be made to p…

This chapter establishes safety practices for all types of logging operations, log road construction and other similar activities. This chapter does not apply to log handling at sawmills, plywood mills, pulp mills, or other manufacturing operations governed by specific safety sta…

If you find it impractical to comply with specific requirements of this chapter, the department may permit a variation from the requirements. However, you must still provide equal protection by substitute means. To request a variance, write to:WISHA Services Division—Variance Req…

A-frame. A structure made of two independent columns fastened together at the top and separated by a reasonable width at the bottom to stabilize the unit from tipping sideways.An operation. Any place where logging or log related activities are taking place.Approved. Approved by t…

You must comply with the requirements of all safety and health regulations and must:(1) Provide safety training for each employee.(2) Take additional precautions to ensure safe operations when extreme weather or other extreme conditions create hazards. If the operation cannot be …

(1) Employees must coordinate and cooperate with you and other employees in an attempt to eliminate accidents.(2) Employees must be aware of and follow all safe practices that apply to their work.(3) Employees should offer safety suggestions that may contribute to a safer work en…

(1) Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, hearing and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices and protective shields and barriers, must be used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessar…

You must provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that all employees wear a hard hat whenever there is a potential exposure to danger of flying or falling objects, unless the employees are protected by FOPS, cabs, or canopies meeting the requirements of this chapter.(1) He…

You must provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wears:(1) Eye protection meeting the requirements of WAC 296-800-160, where there is potential for eye injury from falling or flying objects; and(2) Face protection meeting the requirements of WAC 296-800…

You must provide hearing protection when required by chapter 296-817 WAC, Hearing loss prevention (noise).[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 17-17-131, § 296-54-51130, filed 8/22/17, effective 10/22/17. Statutory Autho…

(1) You must provide, and make sure that each employee handling wire rope or other rough materials uses hand protection that provides adequate protection from puncture wounds, cuts, and lacerations.(2) Hand protection must be maintained in serviceable condition.[Statutory Authori…

You must provide respiratory protection when required by chapter 296-842 WAC, Respirators.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 17-17-131, § 296-54-51150, filed 8/22/17, effective 10/22/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.…

(1) You must provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears leg protection meeting the requirements of ASTM F1897-1998 "American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Specification for Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users." Th…

(1) Each employee must wear foot protection that covers and supports the ankle, such as heavy-duty boots.(2) Each employee who operates a chain saw must wear cut resistant foot protection that will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.For example:Leather …

(1) Employees working on landings or in log sorting yards on or from the ground, must wear at least one piece of highly visible equipment, whether it be their hard hat, yellow or orange vests, or other similarly colored garments, to make employees more visible to equipment operat…

(1) Employee work areas must be spaced and employee duties organized so the actions of one employee do not create a hazard for any other employee.(2) Work areas must be assigned so that:(a) Trees cannot fall into an adjacent occupied work area;(b) The distance between work areas …

(1) You must develop a formal accident prevention program, tailored to the needs of the particular workplace or operation and to the type of hazards involved. The program must be implemented in a manner that is effective in practice.(2) The accident prevention program must be in …

(1) You must hold safety and health meetings at least monthly.(2) A safety and health meeting must be held each time you move logging or timber felling operations to a new job site.Note:When moving to a new job site, site specific hazards should be identified and discussed during…

(1) At logging worksites, each employee, including supervisors, must hold a valid certificate of first-aid and CPR training. New employees not holding a valid certificate of training must be trained within six months of being hired and they must be working on a crew where at leas…

(1) You must provide first-aid kits at all worksites.(2) Worksite first-aid kits must contain the following minimum supplies at all times:Note:The contents of the first-aid kit listed should be adequate for small worksites of two or three employees. For larger or multiple logging…