Washington Administrative Code

(1) You must make sure equipment meets ANSI design and construction requirements.(a) Make sure power lawnmowers manufactured on or after August 1, 2003, meet the requirements of the appropriate ANSI standard:(i) ANSI B71.1-1998, American National Standard for Consumer Turf Care E…

(1) You must make sure all positions of the operating controls are clearly identified.(2) You must make sure warning and caution labels or decals on the mower are readable and replace them if necessary.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 29…

(1) You must make sure the operator understands all instructions for operating the mower that are in the manufacturer's instructions and on the machine.(2) You must make sure the operator is thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the mower before starting it.(3) …

(1) You must follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe use of the equipment.(2) You must keep people clear of discharge opening(s).(3) You must keep people's hands and feet clear of rotating parts.(4) You must clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, stic…

Exemption:This section does not apply to electric engines.(1) You must make sure to:(a) Keep the gas cap on whenever the engine is running.(b) Shut off the engine before and during refueling.(2) You must make sure not to refuel the machine indoors.(3) You must make sure not to ru…

(1) You must make sure the operator wears substantial footwear when operating a walk-behind mower.Note:Use the personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment to determine the type of footwear and other PPE the employees need to wear. See WAC 296-800-160, PPE, in the safety…

(1) You must make sure not to carry passengers.(2) You must make sure the operator looks down and behind before and while moving backwards.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-16035, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Auth…

SummaryImportant:This section applies to portable hand- or power-operated:(1) Hydraulic jacks;(2) Mechanical ratchet jacks;(3) Mechanical screw jacks.Your responsibility:Make sure jacks are safe to use.You must meet the requirements …in this section:Make sure jacks are labeled wi…

You must make sure the rated load(s) of the jack is:(1) Readable;(2) Durably marked in an easily seen location on the jack.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-17005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17…

(1) You must visually examine the general condition of the jack before each use.Note:If a jack is to be used more than once on a shift, the visual examination is only required before the jack is used for the first time that shift.(2) You must make sure the weight to be lifted or …

(1) You must place a block between the load cap and the load if the load could slip off the jack.(2) You must secure the load from falling or slipping immediately after it is raised by one or more of the following:(a) Cribbing;(b) Blocking;(c) Some other equally effective method.…

Note:There are two types of inspection, frequent or periodic, depending on how often they are done.(1) You must inspect jacks at appropriate intervals:(a) Make sure frequent inspections are done by the operator or other designated person as follows:(i) Before a jack is first plac…

SummaryImportant:This section applies to portable tools using abrasive wheels.Exemption:This section does not apply to machines using:1. Natural sandstone wheels;2. Pulpstone wheels;3. Coated abrasive products;4. Loose abrasives.Your responsibility:Make sure abrasive wheel tools …

You must make sure abrasive wheels and tools meet the design and construction requirements of:(1) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B7.1-2000, Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels; or(2) ANSI B186.1-1984, Safety Code for Portable Air …

(1) You must use abrasive wheels only on machines that have safety guards.(2) You must make sure the safety guard:(a) Is mounted so it maintains proper alignment with the wheel;(b) Is mounted with fasteners strong enough to keep the guard in position if a wheel breaks;(c) Is posi…

(1) You must make sure safety guards are in good functional condition.(2) You must replace any safety guard that:(a) Is damaged, bent or severely worn; or(b) Has been hit by parts from a breaking wheel.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 29…

You must make sure the safety guard covers the top and sides of the wheel for at least one hundred eighty degrees.Note:It is not required to cover the spindle end, nut and outer flange.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18020, file…

(1) You must make sure the safety guard:(a) Covers the wheel's plane of rotation toward the operator for at least one hundred eighty degrees;(b) Covers the side of the wheel toward the driving flange for at least one hundred eighty degrees;(c) Has a skirt which is adjustable to w…

You must make sure safety guards: (1) Cover the wheel's plane of rotation toward the operator for at least one hundred eighty degrees.(2) Cover the side of the wheel toward the driving flange for at least one hundred eighty degrees.(3) Have a lip on the outer edge that: (a) Exten…

You must use a side handle on all four-inch and larger vertical and angle grinders.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18035, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050, and [49.…

(1) You must do the following before mounting a wheel: (a) Visually inspect the wheel for cracks or damage;(b) Perform a ring test for cracks (size and shape of the wheel permitting);(c) Make sure the spindle speed of the machine is not greater than the operating speed of the whe…

(1) You must make sure wheels fit freely on the spindle, wheel sleeves, or adaptors, and remain free under all grinding conditions.(2) You must make sure wheel, blotter and flange surfaces that contact each other are flat and free of foreign particles. (3) You must make sure any …

(1) You must mount all abrasive wheels between flanges that have a diameter at least one-third the diameter of the wheel. Exemption:This requirement does not apply to the following types of wheels:1. Mounted wheels;2. Cup, cone or plug wheels with threaded inserts or projecting s…

(1) You must make sure flange bearing surfaces are in good condition. (2) You must replace or remachine any flange with a mounting surface that has any of the following problems: (a) Warped;(b) Burred on the bearing surface;(c) Excessively worn (thickness or diameter);(d) Out of …

You must mount Type 1 cutting-off wheels between flanges that are:(1) Properly relieved with matching bearing surfaces;(2) At least one-quarter the wheel diameter.Note:American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B7.1-2000, Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of …

You must mount Type 27A cutting-off wheels between flanges that are: (1) Flat (unrelieved) with matching bearing surfaces;(2) At least one-quarter the wheel diameter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18065, filed 11/17/15, effecti…

You must use a back flange to mount threaded hole wheels that is: (1) Flat (unrelieved);(2) Securely fastened and square to the spindle axis;(3) Able to properly support the wheel.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18070, filed 11/…

You must mount cup, cone or plug wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs against a straight, unrelieved flange.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18075, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.01…

(1) You must use a blotter between each flange and the abrasive wheel surface to uniformly distribute flange pressure.(2) You must make sure the blotter covers the entire flange contact area.(3) You must use a new blotter each time a wheel is mounted unless the wheel has a blotte…

You must mount modified Types 6 and 11 wheels (terrazzo) with a blotter applied to the flat side of the wheel only.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-18085, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [4…

Acceptable entry conditions. The conditions that must exist in a permit-required confined space to allow safe entry and work.Alternative methods. Permit-required confined space using alternative methods. An alternative process for entering a permit space under very specific condi…

This chapter applies to all confined spaces and provides requirements to protect employees from the hazards of entering and working in confined spaces. This chapter applies in any of the following circumstances:(1) You have confined spaces in your workplace.(2) Your employees wil…

Your responsibility:To identify your permit-required confined spaces and control entry.You must meet the requirements …in this section:Identify permit-required confined spacesWAC 296-809-20002Inform employees and control entry to permit-required confined spacesWAC 296-809-20004Fo…

You must identify all permit-required confined spaces in your workplace. Use a person with the knowledge, skills, and abilities, capable of identifying actual and potential hazards related to permit-required confined spaces and with the authority to take prompt corrective action,…

(1) You must provide information about confined spaces as follows:(a) Make available to affected employees and their authorized representatives all information and documents required by this chapter.(b) Inform affected employees about the existence, location, and danger of any pe…

You must do all of the following if you arrange to have another employer (contractor) perform work that involves entry into your permit-required confined space:(1) Inform the contractor:(a) That the workplace contains permit-required confined spaces and entry is allowed only if t…

Your responsibility:To develop your permit-required confined space program and practices.Important:This section applies if employees will enter a permit-required confined space.Before your employees enter you must meet these requirements …in this section:Develop a written permit-…

Important:Identify and evaluate the hazards of permit-required confined spaces and the work performed, to assist you in developing your entry program and entry procedures.(1) You must develop a written program, before employees enter confined spaces, that describes the means, pro…

(1) You must obtain any available information about permit-required confined space hazards and entry operations from the host employer.(2) You must coordinate entry operations with any other employers whose employees will be working in or near the permit-required confined space.(…

Your responsibility:To make sure employees are trained to perform their designated roles safely.You must meet these requirements prior to entry into permit-required confined spaces …in this section:Provide employee trainingWAC 296-809-40002Certify employee proficiencyWAC 296-809-…

(1) You must provide training at no cost to each employee involved in permit-required confined space activities. The training must be in a language and vocabulary they understand, so they acquire the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to safely1 perform assigned duties…

(1) You must determine and certify employee proficiency in their assigned duties.(2) You must make sure the certification:(a) Contains each employee's name, the trainer's written or electronic signature or initials, and the dates of training.(b) Is available for inspection by emp…

Your responsibility:To establish procedures for the safe permit-required entry of confined spaces.You must meet the requirements …in this section:Implement procedures for safe entry into permit-required confined spacesWAC 296-809-50002Use an entry permit that contains all require…

(1) You must identify and evaluate, before employees enter, potential hazards from:(a) The permit-required confined space; and(b) The work to be performed.(2) You must complete an entry permit before entry is authorized, documenting that you have completed the means, procedures a…

You must make sure your entry permit identifies all of the following that apply to your entry operation:(1) The space to be entered.(2) Purpose of the entry.(3) Date and the authorized duration of the entry permit.(4) Hazards of the space to be entered.(5) Acceptable entry condit…

(1) You must review your program and entry operations when measures taken under your permit-required confined space entry program may not protect employees. Review your program as necessary to correct deficiencies before allowing subsequent entries.1(2) You must keep the canceled…

(1) You must implement measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry into permit-required confined spaces, when conducting authorized entry.(2) You must protect entrants and those outside the confined space from hazards when removing entrance covers.Note:Examples of measures t…

(1) You must provide the equipment in Table 2, when needed and at no cost to employees.(2) You must make sure that employees use provided equipment properly.(3) You must maintain the provided equipment.Table 2Equipment Provided to Employees at No CostType of equipmentUsed forTest…

(1) You must evaluate and control hazards for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces by doing all the following:(a) Test for atmospheric hazards, in this order:(i) Oxygen.(ii) Combustible gases and vapors.(iii) Toxic gases and vapors.(b) Provide each entrant or their aut…

(1) You must make sure you have adequate rescue and emergency services available during your permit-required confined space entry operations.1(a) Evaluate and select rescue teams or services who can:(i) Respond to a rescue call in a timely manner.2 Timeliness is based on the iden…