Washington Administrative Code

(1) Vehicles.(a) Scope. Vehicles must include all mobile equipment normally used in sawmill, planing mill, storage, shipping, and yard operations, including log sorting yards.(b) Lift trucks must be designed, constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with the requirement…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-840, filed 8/27/81.]

(1) Units or loads of lumber built up for transportation by overhead cranes, lift trucks, auto trucks, or manually or mechanically operated transfers must be provided with at least one set of stickers for each eighteen inches in height of unit or load. One set of stickers must be…

(1) Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors must be in accordance with American National Standard B20.1 - 1957, Safety Code for Conveyors, Cableways and related equipment.(2) Conveyor troughs in which the working strands of a conveyor operate must be of ample dimens…

(1) Transfer, kiln and dolly tracks must be properly maintained at all times and must have a grade of not more than one and one-fourth percent. Bumpers or stops must be installed at the ends of all tracks capable of stopping a normal load for which the track is installed. A means…

(1) Chippers. The feed system to the chipper must be arranged so the operator does not stand in direct line with the chipper spout (hopper). The chipper spout must be enclosed to a height or distance of not less than forty inches from the floor or the operator's station. A safety…

(1) Bins, bunkers, hoppers, and fuel houses. Guarding. Open bins, bunkers, and hoppers whose upper edges extend less than three feet above working level must be equipped with standard handrails and toeboards, or have their tops covered by a substantial grill or grating with openi…

(1) Burners and smoke stacks, other than the self-supporting type, must be adequately guyed. Buckle guys must be installed if a burner or stack is more than fifty feet in height.(2) Runway. The conveyor runway to the burner must be equipped with a standard handrail. If the runway…

(1) This chapter applies to establishments, firms, persons and corporations that manufacture, process, store, finish, or convert pulp, paper or paperboard and includes all buildings, machinery, and equipment.(2) This chapter will augment the Washington state general safety and he…

Authorized. A person who is qualified by reason of training and to whom the responsibility to perform a specific assignment has been given by the employer.Guarded. The means to remove the likelihood of approach or contact by persons or objects to a point of danger.Hazardous mater…

(1) Housekeeping.Floors must be kept reasonably clear of spilled or leaking oil, grease, water, broke, etc., that may cause slipping, tripping or falling. Nonskid type surfacing must be installed in vehicular or pedestrian traffic areas where slipping hazards otherwise would exis…

For additional guarding requirements see chapter 296-806 WAC, Machine safety.(1) Safeguarding specific areas, machines or conditions. Certain equipment, tools, machines, and areas present definite hazards and must be safeguarded by compliance with the following requirements:(a) B…

For fire protection, ignition source, and means of egress requirements see chapter 296-24 WAC, Parts G-1 and G-3, WAC 296-800-300 of the safety and health core rules, and chapter 296-811 WAC, Fire brigades.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR …

See WAC 296-800-160 for additional personal protective equipment requirements.(1) Rings or other jewelry that could create a hazard should not be worn by employees while in the performance of their work.(2) Protective footwear.(a) Employees who work in areas where there is a poss…

(1) Illumination required. Lighting that is adequately adjusted to provide a margin of safety for all work tasks must be provided and maintained.(a) The minimum level of task lighting for all indoor activities must be an average of ten-foot candles measured thirty inches above th…

(1) All elevators, manlifts or other lifting devices must be installed and maintained in conformity with the requirements specified in the Washington state elevator laws and regulations adopted by the elevator section of the department of labor and industries.(2) Inspection of el…

All electrical installations and electrical utilization equipment must comply with chapter 296-24 WAC, Part L, and WAC 296-800-280.(1) Operator controlled devices. Push buttons, selector switches, remote control switches, automatic circuit activating devices, and other control ci…

See chapter 296-24 WAC, Part J, and chapter 296-800 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-79-100, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01; WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-100, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 74-24, § 296-79-100, filed 5…

(1) Runways and ramps must:(a) Be cleated, grooved, rough surfaced, or covered with a material that will minimize the danger of skidding; and (b) Not have a maximum incline exceeding 20° from horizontal if used for wheeled equipment.(2) Guarding exposed sides.(a) Elevated ramps o…

See General safety and health standards, chapter 296-24 WAC, Part J-2 or Safety standards for construction work, chapter 296-155 WAC, Part J-1.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-79-120, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01; WSR 99-16…

See chapter 296-24 WAC, Part D, for additional requirements for aisles and passages.(1) Clearances to be marked. Low clearance areas under conveyors which could present a hazard to mobile equipment operations must be identified by a suitable means, such as signs, contrasting colo…

(1) Design and installation. All new piping systems intended to be used in hazardous material service must be designed and installed in accordance with applicable provisions of the ASME Code for Pressure Piping or in accordance with applicable provisions of ANSI B31.1-1995 throug…

Additional requirements on mobile equipment and lift trucks are in chapter 296-863 WAC.(1) The operator of a power-driven vehicle must test the brakes, steering gear, lights, horns, warning devices, clutches, etc., before operating vehicle.(2) Control levers of lift trucks, front…

Grounding - Where conditions such as corrosive atmospheres, dirt, paint, rust, or other insulating materials prevent reliable metal-to-metal contact for grounding (bridge, wheel and its respective tracks), a separate ground conductor must be provided.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.…

(1) Boom length indicated. The length must be plainly marked on each boom section of a mobile crane having a sectioned boom.(2) Radius or boom angle indicator. A radius or boom angle indicator must be installed where it is readily visible to the operator's normal operating positi…

(1) Blue flag or light for railroad operations.(a) A blue signal (blue flag or blue light for nonilluminated areas) must be displayed at one or both ends of an engine, car(s), or train, to indicate that workers are under or about the railway equipment.(b) When such warning device…

(1) Safe access to top of railroad cars or trucks. Platforms with ladders or stairways must be installed or made available when needed so that workers may safely gain access to and perform work on the top of railroad cars or trucks when ladders are not installed on such equipment…

Properly constructed bridge or dock plates must be furnished and used to bridge the area between a dock and truck or railroad car. The following requirements must be complied with for construction and use of such bridge or dock plates:(1) Strength. The plate must be capable of su…

See WAC 296-806-420 Conveyors.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-79-210, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-210, filed 8/3/99, effecti…

(1) Control requirement. Whenever the unexpected startup of machinery, the energizing of electrical circuits, the flow of material in piping systems or the removal of guards would endanger workers, such exposure must be prevented by deactivating and locking out the controls as re…

(1) Entry into confined spaces must be in accordance with chapter 296-809 WAC.(2) All equipment necessary to perform the work, including safety equipment, must be at the confined space and must be inspected or tested to assure that it functions properly.(3) Protective equipment t…

See chapter 296-24 WAC, Part E.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-240, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 76-7, § 296-79-240, filed 3/1/76; Order 74-24, § 296-79-240, filed 5/6/74; Order 70-6, § 296-79-240, filed 7/10/70,…

(1) Sulfur burners. Sulfur-burner houses must:(a) Be safely and adequately ventilated; and(b) Have every precaution taken to guard against dust, explosion hazards and fires, in accordance with American National Standards Z9.2-1979 (R1991).(2) Handling/storage of dry sulfur.(a) No…

(1) Piling of logs.(a) Logs must be piled or removed in an orderly manner;(b) The piles must be stable and individual logs properly placed to prevent them from rolling or falling;(c) The ends must not project into walkways, roadways or areas reserved for other purposes; and(d) Su…

(1) Barker feeding devices must be designed in such a manner that the operator will not be required to hold or make any physical contact with any log or bolt during the barking operations.(2) A dog or locking device in addition to the motor switch, clutch, belt shifter or other p…

(1) Controls must be:(a) Arranged to operate from a position where the operator will at all times be in the clear of logs, machinery, lines, and rigging; and(b) Marked to indicate their function.(2) Log decks must be provided with effective means to prevent logs from accidentally…

(1) Band saws must be given a thorough daily inspection and any deficiency reported and corrected.(2) Any band saw found to have developed a crack greater than one-tenth the width of the saw must:(a) Be removed from service until the width of the saw is reduced to eliminate the c…

(1) Circular saws must not be operated at speeds in excess of those specified by the manufacturers.(2) Circular saws must be inspected for cracks each time the teeth are filed or set. They must be discontinued from use until properly repaired when found to have developed a crack …

(1) Slasher saws must be guarded in accordance with WAC 296-79-030(3) of this chapter.(2) Saws must be stopped and locked or tagged out whenever it is necessary for any person to be on the slasher table.(3) Saws below table where not protected by the frame of the machine, the und…

(1) Each circular swing saw must be provided with a hood guard that completely encloses the upper half of the saw.(2) Each swing saw must be equipped with a positive stop at the extent of the swing necessary to cut the material.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and…

(1) Saws must be so arranged that they will not project into any passageway when in an idle or working position. When existing conditions do not leave clear passage the saws must be fenced off in order to make it impossible for anyone to walk into them.(2) Log decks must be equip…

(1) The activating control unit for a splitter must be of the clutch or positive acting type and must be so arranged and designed that it will not repeat without additional activation before starting a second cycle.(2) The base or rest upon which the wood sits while being split m…

(1) Entry into chip bins and silos must be in compliance with the requirements of confined space entry, WAC 296-79-230, of this chapter.(a) Chip and sawdust bins. Steam or compressed air lances, or other safe methods, must be used for breaking bridges and hangups.(b) Employees mu…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-290, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 74-24, § 296-79-290, filed 5/6/74; Order 70-6, § 296-79-290, filed 7/10/70, effective 8/10/70.]

(1) The blow valve of a digester must be arranged so as to be operated from another room, remote from safety valves.(2) Heavy duty pipe, valves, and fittings must be used between the digester and blow pit, blowtanks and dumptanks. These valves, fittings, and pipes must be inspect…

(1) Procedures must be developed to ensure that digester operators are aware of personnel entering hazardous areas.(a) Audible warning signals and red warning lights must be installed in areas which may be hazardous to personnel while digesters are being blown.(b) Such devices mu…

Water must not be used to unplug quick lime stops or plugs in pipes or confined spaces.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-29005, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 74-24, § 296-79-29005, filed 5/6/74.]

(1) Work areas used for preparation and processing of bleaching mixtures must be equipped with properly designed exhaust ventilation systems capable of clearing the area of toxic gases. See chapters 296-62 and 296-841 WAC.(2) Bleaching containers, such as cells, towers, etc., exc…

An audible alarm system must be installed and it must be activated whenever a serious leak or break develops in the bleach plant area which creates a health or fire hazard.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-29009, filed 8/3/9…

Doors of pocket grinders must be so designed and arranged as to keep them from closing accidentally.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-16-083, § 296-79-29011, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 74-24, § 296-79-29011, filed 5/6/74.]