Washington Administrative Code

(1) Each veneer clipper must have either automatic feed or must be provided with a guard that will make it impossible to place any portion of the hand under the knife while feeding stock. Where practicable, such guard must be of the vertical finger type.(2) The rear of each manua…

The entry side of each veneer wringer other than glue spreader must be enclosed, leaving only sufficient space to insert stock. A guard must be provided to prevent the veneer from overriding the top roll and kicking back.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, …

The following terms and standards will apply only in the manufacturing of shakes and shingles and these requirements will take precedence over other sawmill and woodworking standards.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-78…

Block(s). Those sections of a log cut in various lengths.Block(s) and bolt(s). May be considered to be synonymous.Clipper saw. A circular saw used to trim manufactured shingles.Groover. A cylinder-type knife (knives) similar to a planer knife (knives), used to cut grooves into th…

(1) Track or swing cutoff circular saw.(a) Manually operated track or swing circular cutoff saws of the following types must be set up, guarded and operated in accordance with chapter 296-806 WAC, Machine safety:(i) Saws into which materials to be cut are fed or positioned and/or…

(1) Shake splitters.(a) A positive deenergizing device must be provided within ready reach of each shake splitter operator.(b) Each shake splitter must be provided with an adjustable stroke limiter to eliminate the splitting blade from striking the table.(c) All splitters must ha…

(1) Upright shingle saw guard.(a) Every shingle machine carriage must be equipped with a hand guard which:(i) Projects at least one inch beyond the cutting edge of the saw.(ii) Must be located not more than one-half inch from the side of the saw blade.(b) Shingle saw guards must …

(1) Flat or taper saw. A wood or metal guard or its equivalent must be secured to the sliding table at the side nearest the sawyer to protect him from contact with the cutting edge of the saw when a block is not in the cut.(2) Hip and ridge saws. The hip and ridge saws must be gu…

(1) General.(a) Workers must not leave shingle machines unattended while the carriage is in motion.(b) Shingle blocks must not be piled more than one tier high on tables or roll cases. Chunks may be placed horizontally one tier high on top of shingle blocks. Shingle blocks must b…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-710, filed 8/27/81.]

(1) Construction when not specifically covered in these standards, must be governed by such other standards adopted by the department of labor and industries as may apply.(2) All buildings, docks, tramways, walkways, log dumps and other structures must be designed, constructed, a…

(1) All floor and wall openings, either temporary or permanent, must be protected in accordance with chapter 296-880 WAC.(2) The area under floor openings must, where practical, be fenced off. When this is not practical, the areas must be plainly marked with yellow lines and tell…

(1) Faces of docks except on loading and unloading sides of rail and truck loading platforms, and runways used for the operation of lift trucks and other vehicles must have a guard or shear timber eight by eight inches set over three inch blocks and securely fastened to the floor…

(1) All footwalks and passageways subject to slipping hazards due to peculiarities of conditions or processes of the operation must be provided with nonslip surfaces.(2) Walkways in accordance with WAC 296-78-71001(8) must be provided over roll casings, transfer tables, conveyors…

(1) Stairways must be used in preference over ladders wherever possible. Stairways or ladders, whichever is used, must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of WAC 296-24-75009 through 296-24-81013, WAC 296-800-250 and chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, porta…

(1) In all enclosed buildings, means of egress must be provided in accordance with the provisions of WAC 296-800-310.(2) All swinging doors must be provided with windows, the bottom of which must not be more than forty-eight inches above the floor. One window must be provided for…

(1) Inclined cableways must have a central line between the rails in practical alignment with the center of the hoisting drums. A substantial bumper must be installed at the foot of each incline.(2) Barricades or warning signs must be installed to warn pedestrians to stand clear …

(1) All open vats and tanks into which workers may fall must be guarded with standard railings or screen guards in all cases where such guarding is possible with regard to practical operation.(2) Foundations of elevated tanks must be accessible for inspections. When the tank plat…

(1) Dry kilns must be constructed upon solid foundations so that tracks will not sag. Dry kilns must be provided with suitable walkways. Each kiln must have doors that operate from the inside and be provided with escape doors of adequate height and width to accommodate an average…

(1) Air requirements in buildings, where persons are habitually employed, must meet the requirements of the general occupational health standard, WAC 296-62-100 through 296-62-11013.(2) Where the natural ventilation is not sufficient to remove dust, fumes or vapors that create or…

All spray painting operations must be carried on in accordance with the requirements of the general safety and health standard, WAC 296-24-370 through 296-24-37027 and the general occupational health standard, WAC 296-62-11019.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17…

The lighting and illumination requirements of the safety and health core rules, WAC 296-800-210, must apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-78-71023, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,…

All gas piping and appliances must be installed in accordance with the American National Standard Requirements for Gas Appliances and Gas Piping Installations, Z21.30 - 1964.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-78-71025, f…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-715, filed 8/27/81.]

(1) All machinery or other equipment located or used on the premises of the operation or in the processes incidental thereto, must be provided and maintained with approved standard safeguards, irrespective of ownership.(2) Machines must be located so that each operator will have …

While performing service and maintenance on machines or equipment, including piping systems where employees could be injured by the unexpected energization or startup of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy, the requirements of chapter 296-803 WAC, Lockout/ta…

(1) Machines and other equipment must not be oiled while in motion, unless provided with guards or other devices to permit oiling without any possibility of contact with moving parts of machinery.(2) Inspections must be made to ensure that shaftings, bearings and machines are in …

Boilers and pressure vessels must be constructed, maintained and inspected in accordance with the provisions of the boiler and unfired pressure vessel law, chapter 70.79 RCW, and chapter 296-104 WAC as administered by the boiler inspection section of the department of labor and i…

(1) Only qualified and trained employees must be assigned to install, operate, adjust, and maintain laser equipment. Proof of qualification of the laser equipment operator must be available and in possession of operator at all times.(2) Employees, when working in areas in which a…

(1) Electrical service and equipment must be constructed, maintained, inspected and operated according to chapter 296-24 WAC, General safety and health standards, Part L, and WAC 296-800-280 of the safety and health core rules.(2) Repairs. Electrical repairs must be made only by …

Elevators, moving walks and other lifting devices intended for either passenger or freight service must be constructed, maintained, inspected and operated in accordance with the provisions of chapter 70.87 RCW, WAC 296-24-875 through 296-24-90009 of the general safety and health …

(1) All apparatus must be designed throughout, with not less than the following factors of safety, under static full rated load stresses, based on ultimate strength of the material used:MaterialFactor of SafetyCast iron. . . . 12 Cast steel. . . . 8 Structural steel. . . . 5 Forg…

(1) All exposed current-carrying parts except conductors, connected to circuits above three hundred volts to ground must be isolated, insulated, or guarded so that no employee can come in contact with them. Exposed parts less than 300 volts must be protected in some suitable way …

(1) Ropes, cables, slings, and chains.(a) Safe usage. Ropes, cables, slings, and chains must be used in accordance with safe use practices recommended by the manufacturer or within safe limits recommended by the equipment manufacturer when used in conjunction with it.(b) Work by …

(1) Sling use.(a) Fiber rope slings made from conventional three strand construction fiber rope must not be used with loads in excess of the rated capacities prescribed in Tables D-16 through D-19 of Part "D" of the general safety and health standards, chapter 296-24 WAC.(b) Slin…

(1) Sling identification. Each sling must be marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.(2) Webbing. Synthetic webbing must be of uniform thickness and width and selvage edges must not be split from the webbing's width.(…

(1) An unobstructed aisle not less than three feet wide must be maintained for travel of the operator except in such cases where the control handles are hung from the trolleys of traveling cranes.(2) The controller or controllers, if rope operated, must automatically return to th…

(1) Cranes must be operated only by regular crane operators, authorized substitutes who have had adequate experience and training under the supervision of a competent operator, or by crane repair person or inspectors.(2) No person under the age of eighteen years will be permitted…

(1) Signalpersons must give all the signals to the operator in accordance with established standard signals as illustrated in WAC 296-78-830 of this chapter.(2) A designated person must be responsible for the condition and use of all hoisting accessories and for all hitches.(3) B…

(1) When repairs are necessary, repairpersons must have the crane run to a location where the repair work will least interfere with the other cranes and with operations on the floor.(2) Before starting repairs, repairpersons must see that all controllers are thrown to the "off" p…

(1) Calculations for wind pressure on outside overhead traveling cranes must be based on not less than 30 pounds per square foot of exposed surface.(2) No overhung gears must be used unless provided with an effective means of keeping them in place, and keys must be secured to pre…

(1) Platforms must be provided when changing and repairing truck wheels on end trucks.(2) A platform or footwalk must be located on a crane or crane runway to give access to the crane cage, and it must be accessible from one or more stairways or fixed ladders. This platform or fo…

(1) Safe means of escape must be provided for operators of all cranes in all operating locations. Rope ladders must not be used as a regular means of access but may be installed as an emergency escape device to be used in the event of fire, mechanical breakdown or other emergency…

(1) Rail stops must be provided at both ends of the crane runway and at ends of the crane bridge. When two trolleys are operated on the same bridge rails, bumpers must be provided to prevent collision of trolleys.(2) Bumpers and rail stops must extend at least as high as the cent…

Crawler locomotives and truck cranes must be constructed, maintained, inspected and operated in accordance with the provisions of WAC 296-24-240 through 296-24-24019 of the general safety and health standards.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.06…

(1) Chain and electric hoists must be of what is known as "all steel construction." No cast iron must be used in parts subject to tension except drums, bearings or brake shoes.(2) The chains must be made of the best quality steel or iron with welded links.(3) Chain and electric h…

(1) No attempt must be made with a monorail hoist to lift or move an object by a side pull, unless designed for that purpose.(2) A stop must be provided at all switches and turntables which will prevent the trolley from running off should the switch be turned or be left in the op…

(1) To prevent piston rod lock nuts from becoming loose and allowing rods to drop when supporting a load, lock nuts must be secured to piston rods by a castellated nut and cotter-pin.(2) A clevis, "D" strap or other means must be used to prevent the hoist cylinder becoming detach…

(1) Side pulls must not be made with jib or pillar cranes. The arm or boom must be directly over the load when making a lift.(2) The gears of all cranes must be enclosed, and if hand operated by means of a crab or winch, a locking dog must be provided to hold load when the handle…

(1) The following hand signals must be used for crawler, locomotive, and truck cranes and a copy must be posted in the cab at the operator's station.CRAWLER, LOCOMOTIVE, AND TRUCK CRANES(2) The following hand signals must be used for overhead and gantry cranes and a copy must be …