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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71013 - Cableways

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(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 of the cables on inclined cableways. The cables must not be put into
			 motion without activating an alarm system, either audible or visible, which
			 will inform anyone on the tracks to stand clear.
(3) Employees must not ride on or stand below
			 the cars on an inclined cableway.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71013, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71015 - Tanks and chemicals

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(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 platform is more than five feet above
			 the ground a stairway or ladder must be permanently attached.
(3) Every open tank over five feet in height
			 must be equipped with fixed standard ladders both inside and out, extending
			 from the bottom to the rim of the tank arranged to be accessible to each other,
			 so far as local conditions permit.
(4) The use of chemicals for treating of
			 lumber for prevention of sap stain or mold or as preservatives, must conform to
			 the requirements of chapter 296-835 WAC, Dipping and coating operations (dip
			 tanks).
(a) Storage, handling, and use of
			 chemicals. Threshold limits. Employees must not be exposed to airborne
			 concentration of toxic dusts, vapors, mists or gases that exceed the threshold
			 limit values set forth in chapter 296-62 WAC, Part H, and chapter 296-841 WAC,
			 Airborne contaminants.
(b)
			 Protective equipment. The use of chemicals must be controlled to protect
			 employees from harmful exposure to toxic materials. Where necessary, employees
			 must be provided with and are required to wear such protective equipment that
			 will afford adequate protection against harmful exposure as required by WAC
			 296-800-160, and chapter 296-842
			 WAC, Respirators.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71017 - Dry kilns

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(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 size man, that also operates from the
			 inside, and must be located in or near the main door. Escape doors must swing
			 in the direction of the exit. Kiln doors and door carriers must be fitted with
			 safety devices to prevent the doors or carriers from falling.
(2) Ladders. A fixed ladder, in accordance
			 with the requirements of chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed, or
			 other means must be provided to permit access to the roof. Where controls and
			 machinery are mounted on the roof, a permanent stairway with standard handrail
			 must be installed in accordance with the requirements of WAC
			 296-800-250.
(3) A heated room must be provided for the
			 use of the kiln operator in inclement weather. They should remain in such room
			 for at least ten minutes after leaving a hot kiln before going to cold outside
			 air.
(4) Where operating pits are
			 used, they must be well ventilated, drained and lighted. Substantial gratings
			 must be installed at the kiln floor line. Steam lines must be provided with
			 insulation wherever exposed to contact by employees. Fans must be enclosed by
			 standard safeguards.
(5) Mechanical
			 equipment. All belts, pulleys, blowers, and other exposed moving equipment used
			 in or about kilns must be guarded in accordance with chapter 296-806 WAC,
			 Machine safety.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050,
				  49.17.060. 06-16-020, §
				  296-78-71017, filed 7/24/06, effective 12/1/06; 04-14-028, § 296-78-71017,
				  filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040, and
				  49.17.050. 01-11-038, §
				  296-78-71017, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter
				  49.17 RCW. 96-17-056, § 296-78-71017, filed 8/20/96, effective 10/15/96.
				  Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71017, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71021 - Spray painting

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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
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71021, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71023 - Lighting

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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, and
				  49.17.050. 01-11-038, §
				  296-78-71023, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040 and
				  49.17.050. 82-13-045 (Order
				  82-22), § 296-78-71023, filed 6/11/82. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71023, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71025 - Gas piping and appliances

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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
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71025, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-715 - Mechanical, steam and electrical equipment

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-715, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71501 - General provisions

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(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 sufficient space in which to handle
			 material with the least possible interference from or to other workers or
			 machines.
(3) Machines must be so
			 placed that it will not be necessary for the operator to stand where passing
			 traffic creates a hazard.
(4)
			 Aisles of sufficient width to permit the passing of vehicles or employees
			 without crowding must be provided in all work areas and stock or storage
			 rooms.
(5) All metal decking around
			 machinery must be equipped to effectively prevent slipping.
(6) All machinery or equipment started by a
			 control so located as to create impaired vision of any part of such machinery
			 or equipment must be provided with an audible warning device, where such
			 machinery or equipment is exposed to contact at points not visible to the
			 operator. Such devices must be sounded before starting up unless positive
			 mechanical or electrical interlocking controls are provided which will prevent
			 starting until all such posts are cleared.
(7) A mechanical or electrical power control
			 device must be provided at each machine which will make it possible for the
			 operator to stop the machine feed without leaving his position at the point of
			 operation.
(8) All machines
			 operated by means of treadles, levers, or other similar devices, must be
			 provided with positive and approved nonrepeat devices except where such machine
			 is being used as an automatic repeating device.
(9) Operating levers and treadles on all
			 machines or machinery must be located and protected so they cannot be shifted
			 or tripped accidentally.
(10) All
			 power driven machinery must be stopped and brought to a complete standstill
			 before any repairs or adjustments are made or pieces of material or refuse
			 removed, except where motion is necessary to make adjustments.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71501, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71503 - Lock out - Tag out

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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/tagout
				(control of hazardous energy) must be followed.
Note:
Energy sources include mechanical, hydraulic,
						  pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy, including gravity.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71503, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-71505 - Mechanical power transmission apparatus

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(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 proper alignment at
			 all times and that bolts in shaft hangars, couplings and boxes are
			 tight.
(3) Isolated bearings or
			 other equipment not reached by walkway must be served by a ladder or other
			 means of safe access.
(4) Running
			 belts under power on or off pulleys must be accomplished by mechanical means
			 which will not expose employees to moving elements of the operation.
(5) Counterweights located on or near
			 passageways or work areas must be provided with enclosures. Overhead
			 counterweights must be provided with substantial safety chains or cables, or
			 otherwise secured against falling.
(6) The construction, operation, and
			 maintenance of all mechanical power-transmission apparatus must be in
			 accordance with chapter 296-806 WAC, Machine safety.
(7) Baffles must be erected, where necessary,
			 to protect employees from breaking belts, chains, ropes or cables.
(8) Overhead horizontal belts, chains or rope
			 drives must be provided with guards.
(9) Hydraulic systems. Means must be provided
			 to block, chain, or otherwise secure equipment normally supported by hydraulic
			 pressure so as to provide for safe maintenance.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-78-71505, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-71505, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-720 - Boiler and pressure vessels

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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
				industries.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-720, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-725 - Nonionizing radiation

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(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 potentially hazardous exposure (see WAC
			 296-62-09005(4)
			 ) to direct or reflected laser radiation exists, must be provided with
			 antilaser eye protection devices specified in WAC
			 296-62-09005, general
			 occupational health standards.
(3)
			 Areas in which lasers are used must be posted with standard laser warning
			 placards.
(4) Beam shutters or caps
			 must be utilized, or the laser turned off, when laser transmission is not
			 actually required. When the laser is left unattended for a substantial period
			 of time, such as during lunch hour, overnight, or at change of shifts, the
			 laser must be turned off or shutters or caps must be utilized.
(5) The laser beam must not be directed at
			 employees.
(6) Only mechanical or
			 electronic means must be used as a detector for guiding the internal alignment
			 of the laser.
(7) The laser
			 equipment must bear such labels, logos and data placards to indicate maximum
			 output and class designation as required of the manufacturer at time of sale,
			 by I.A.W. Part 1040, C.F.R. Title 21. Such labels, logos, data placards, etc.,
			 must be maintained in a legible condition.
(8) When it is raining or snowing, or when
			 there is dust or fog in the air, and it is impracticable to cease laser system
			 operation, employees must be kept out of range of the area of source and target
			 during such weather conditions.
(9)
			 Employees must not be exposed to light intensities in excess of:
(a) Direct staring: One micro-watt per square
			 centimeter;
(b) Incidental
			 observing: One milliwatt per square centimeter; or
(c) Diffused reflected light: Two and
			 one-half watts per square centimeter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-730 - Electrical service and equipment

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(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 authorized and qualified
			 personnel.
(3) Identification.
			 Marks of identification on electrical equipment must be clearly
			 visible.
(4) Protective equipment.
			 Rubber protective equipment must be provided as required by WAC
			 296-800-160 of the safety and
			 health core rules.
(5) Open
			 switches. Before working on electrical equipment, switches must be open and
			 must be locked out.
(6) Concealed
			 conductors. Where electrical conductors are known to be concealed, no work must
			 be performed until such conductors are located.
(7) Overload relays. Overload relays must be
			 reset by authorized qualified personnel only.
(8) Passageways to panels. Passageways to
			 switch centers or panels must be kept free from obstruction at all times. Not
			 less than three feet of clear space must be maintained in front of switch
			 centers or panels at all times.
(9)
			 Bridging fuses. Fuses must not be doubled or bridged.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050,
				  49.17.060. 07-03-163, §
				  296-78-730, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040, and
				  49.17.050. 01-11-038, §
				  296-78-730, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17
				  RCW. 91-24-017 (Order 91-07), § 296-78-730, filed 11/22/91, effective
				  12/24/91. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-730, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-735 - Elevators, moving walks

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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 standards, and
				those specific standards which are applicable from the division of building and
				construction safety inspection services, elevator section.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040, and
				  49.17.050. 01-11-038, §
				  296-78-735, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-735, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-740 - Transportation-Lumber handling equipment-Cranes-Construction

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(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:
Material
Factor of Safety
Cast iron .......................
12
Cast steel .......................
8
Structural steel ..................
5
Forged steel .....................
5
Cables .........................
5
(2) A
			 notice must be placed on every crane and hoist showing the maximum allowable
			 load in pounds or tons. This notice must be placed in such a manner as to be
			 clearly legible from the floor.
(3)
			 Cranes must be of what is known as "all steel construction." No cast iron will
			 be used in parts subject to tension except in drums, trolley sides, bearings,
			 brackets and brake shoes.
(4) The
			 construction of cranes must be such that all parts may be safely lubricated and
			 inspected when cranes are not in operation.
(5) Bolts subject to stress must be of the
			 through type and all bolts must be equipped with approved protection so that
			 the bolt will not work loose or nuts work off.
(6) Outside crane cages must be enclosed.
			 There must be windows on three sides of the cage and windows in the front, and
			 the side opposite the door must be the full width of the cage.
(7) Where a tool box or receptacle is used
			 for the storing of oil cans, tools, etc., it must be permanently secured in the
			 cage or on the foot-walk of outside cranes and on the foot-walk of inside
			 cranes. Tool boxes of hot metal cranes must be constructed of metal.
(8) All gears on cranes must be provided with
			 standard guards.
(9) Keys
			 projecting from revolving shafts must be guarded.
(10) A braking apparatus must be provided on
			 every type of crane and must be so designed and installed as to be capable of
			 effectually braking a weight of at least one and one-half times the full rated
			 load.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-740, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-745 - Electrical equipment

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(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 against possible accidental
			 contact. Exposed metallic parts of conduit armored cable or molding must be
			 permanently grounded.
(2) Guards
			 for the current-carrying parts of unisolated electrical equipment, such as
			 controllers, motors, transformers, automatic cutouts, circuit breakers,
			 switches, and other devices must consist of cabinets, casings, or shields of
			 permanently grounded metal or of insulating material.
(3) All parts of electrical equipment, such
			 as fuses and the handles and arc chutes of circuit breakers, must be isolated
			 or guarded so that the liability of employees being struck or burned by
			 sparking, flashing or movement during operation is reduced to a
			 minimum.
(4) All exposed noncurrent
			 carrying metal parts of electrical equipment must be permanently grounded. The
			 ground connection through well bonded track rails will be considered
			 satisfactory.
(5) The metallic
			 parts of portable cranes, derricks, hoists, and similar equipment on which
			 wires, cables, chains, or other conducting objects are maintained must be
			 provided with an effective protective ground, where operated in the vicinity of
			 supply lines.
(6) Readily
			 accessible means must be provided whereby all conductors and equipment located
			 in cranes can be disconnected entirely from the source of energy at a point as
			 near as possible to the main current collectors.
(7) Means must be provided to prevent the
			 starting and operation of equipment by unauthorized persons.
(8) The control levers of traveling cranes
			 must be located so that the operator can readily face the direction of
			 travel.
(9) A hoist limiting device
			 must be provided for each hoist.
(10) All fuses must be of the enclosed
			 arcless type.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-745, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-750 - Chains, wire rope, cables and fiber rope

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(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 qualified persons. Installation,
			 inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of ropes, cables, slings, and
			 chains must be done only by persons qualified to do such work.
(c) Proof testing. You must ensure that
			 before use, each new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain sling,
			 including all welded components in the sling assembly, is proof tested by the
			 sling manufacturer or equivalent entity, in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of
			 the American Society of Testing and Materials Specification A391.65 (ANSI
			 G61.1-1968). You must retain the certificate of the proof test and must make it
			 available for examination. When a chain sling assembly is made up of segments
			 of proof tested alloy chain and proof tested individual components such as
			 mechanical coupling links, hooks and similar devices; it is not necessary to
			 test the assembled unit, when appropriate test certification of individual
			 components is available and the assembled sling is appropriately tagged by the
			 manufacturer or equal entity. The sling must not be used in excess of the rated
			 capacity of the weakest component.
(d) Slings and their fittings and fastenings,
			 when in use, must be inspected daily for evidence of overloading, excessive
			 wear, or damage. Slings found to be defective must be removed from
			 service.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-755 - Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings

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(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) Slings not included in these tables must
			 be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's
			 recommendations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-760 - Synthetic web slings

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(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.
(3) Fittings must
			 be:
(a) Of a minimum breaking strength equal
			 to that of the sling; and
(b) Free
			 of all sharp edges that could in any way damage the webbing.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-765 - Floor operated cranes

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(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 the "off" position when released by the
			 operator.
(3) Pushbuttons in
			 pendant stations must be returned to the "off" position when pressure is
			 released by the crane operator.
(4)
			 All pushbuttons must be marked to indicate their purpose.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-765, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-770 - Operators

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(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 to operate a crane.
(3) Operators will be required to pass a
			 practical examination limited to the specific type of equipment to be operated.
			 Operators must meet the following physical qualifications:
(a) Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in
			 one eye, and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses.
(b) Be able to distinguish red, green, and
			 yellow, regardless of position of colors, if color differentiation is required
			 for operation.
(c) Hearing, with or
			 without hearing aid, must be adequate for the specific operation.
(d) A history of epilepsy or an uncorrected
			 disabling heart condition must be cause for a doctor decision to determine
			 qualifications to operate a crane.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-775 - Signalpersons

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(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) Before an
			 operator moves a crane upon which an empty chain or cable sling is hanging,
			 both ends of the sling must be placed on the hook.
(4) Signalpersons, where necessary, must walk
			 ahead of the moving load and warn people to keep clear of it. They must see
			 that the load is carried high enough to clear all obstructions.
(5) Signalpersons must notify the person in
			 charge in advance when an extra heavy load is to be handled.
(6) No person will be permitted to stand or
			 pass under an electric magnet in use.
(7) The electrical circuit for electric
			 magnets must be maintained in good condition. Means for taking up the slack
			 cable must be provided.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-775, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-780 - Repairpersons

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(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"
			 position, and that main or emergency switches are opened; one of these must be
			 locked out in compliance with WAC
			 296-78-715(11)
			 of this chapter.
(3) Repairpersons
			 must immediately place warning signs or "Out of Order" signs on a crane to be
			 repaired and also on the floor beneath or hanging from the crane so that it can
			 easily be seen from the floor. If other cranes are operated on the same runway,
			 repairpersons must also place rail stops at a safe distance or make other safe
			 provisions.
(4) When repairing
			 runways, repairpersons must place rail stops and warning signs or signals so as
			 to protect both ends of the section to be repaired.
(5) Repairpersons must take care to prevent
			 loose parts from falling or being thrown upon the floor beneath.
(6) Repairs will not be considered complete
			 until all guards and safety devices have been put in place and the block and
			 tackle and other loose material have been removed.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-780, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-785 - Construction requirements

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(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 prevent gears working loose.
(3) Safety lugs or brackets must be provided
			 on the trolley frames and bridge ends of overhead traveling cranes, so that in
			 the event of a broken axle or wheel the trolley or bridge proper will not have
			 a drop greater than one inch.
(4)
			 Where there are no members over an outside overhead crane suitable for
			 attaching blocks for repair work, and a locomotive crane is not available, a
			 structural steel outrigger of sufficient strength to lift the heaviest part of
			 the trolley must be provided.
(5)
			 Outside overhead traveling cranes must be equipped with wind indicators and
			 rail clamps as required by the general safety and health standards, WAC
			 296-24-23503.
(6) Foot brakes, or other effective means
			 must be provided to control the bridge travel of all overhead traveling
			 cranes.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-785, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-795 - Crane cages

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(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.
(2) The operator's cage must be located at a
			 place from which signals can be clearly distinguishable, and must be securely
			 fastened in a place and well braced to minimize vibration. It must be large
			 enough to allow ample room for the control equipment and the operator. The
			 operator must not be required to step over an open space of more than eighteen
			 inches when entering the cage.
(3)
			 Cab operated cranes must be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher which
			 meets the requirements of WAC 296-24-590 through 296-24-59007 and WAC
			 296-800-300.
(4) In establishments where continuous loud
			 noises prevail such as caused by the operation of pneumatic tools, steam
			 exhausts from boilers, etc., adequate signals must be installed on cranes or
			 one or more employees must be placed on the floor for each crane operated to
			 give warning to other employees of the approach of a crane with a load. Where
			 there are more than two cranes on the same runway or within the same building
			 structure, signaling devices are required to give warning to other employees of
			 the approach of a crane with a load.
(5) Cages of cranes subjected to heat from
			 below must be of noncombustible construction and must have a steel plate shield
			 not less than one-eighth inch thick, placed not less than six inches below the
			 bottom of the floor of the cage.
(6) Outside crane cages must be enclosed.
			 There must be windows on three sides of the cage. The windows in the front and
			 the side opposite the door must be the full width of the cage.
(7) The floor of the cage on outdoor cranes
			 must be extended to form an entrance landing which must be equipped with a
			 handrail and toeboard constructed to the specifications of WAC
			 296-78-790 of this
			 chapter.
(8) A copy of the rules
			 for operators must be permanently posted in the cages of all cage-operated
			 cranes.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040, and
				  49.17.050. 01-11-038, §
				  296-78-795, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-795, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-800 - Crane rail stops, bumpers and fenders

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(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 centers of the
			 wheel.
(3) Rail stops must be
			 fastened to the girders or girders and rails, but not to the rails alone. This
			 does not apply to portable rail stops. Portable rail stops must not be used as
			 permanent rail stops.
(4) Rail
			 stops must be built up of plates and angles or be made of cast steel.
(5) Fenders must be installed which extend
			 below the lowest point of the treads of gantry type crane wheels. They must be
			 of a shape and form that will tend to push or raise an employee's hand, arm or
			 leg off the rail and away from the wheel.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 96-17-056, §
				  296-78-800, filed 8/20/96, effective 10/15/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-800, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-805 - Crawler locomotive and truck cranes

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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
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-805, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-810 - Chain and electric hoists

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(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 hoists must have a
			 factor of safety of at least five.
(4) Chain and electric hoists must be
			 equipped with a device which will automatically lock the load when hoisting is
			 stopped.
(5) Electric hoists must
			 be provided with a limit stop to prevent the hoist block from traveling too far
			 in case the operating handle is not released in time.
(6) Workers must not ride the load of any
			 chain or electric hoist. If necessary to balance the load manually, it must be
			 done from a safe distance.
(7) The
			 rated capacity of the hoist must be posted on both the hoist and the jib or
			 rail.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-810, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-815 - Monorail hoists

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(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 open position.
(3) All monorail hoists operating on swivels
			 must be equipped with one or more safety catches which will support the load
			 should a suspension pin fail. All trolley frames must be safeguarded against
			 spreading.
(4) Rail stops must be
			 provided at the ends of crane runways. Such rail stops must extend at least as
			 high as the centers of the wheels.
(5) All monorail hoists must have the rated
			 capacity posted on both the hoist and the rail.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-815, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-820 - Air hoists

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(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
			 detached from the hanger.
(3) All
			 air hoists must have their rated capacity posted on both the hoist and the jib
			 or rail.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-820, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-825 - Jib, pillar, and portable floor cranes, crabs, and winches

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(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 is released.
(3) Some form of brake or safety lowering
			 device must be provided on all crabs, winches, and jib cranes.
(4) A hoist limiting device must be provided
			 on all jib cranes of ten or more tons capacity.
(5) The rated capacity of the hoisting device
			 must be posted on the hoist and the arm or boom.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-825, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-830 - Standard crane hand signals- Illustrations

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(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
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(2) The following hand signals must be used
			 for overhead and gantry cranes and a copy must be posted in the cab at the
			 operator's station.
STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING OVERHEAD AND GANTRY
				CRANES
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(3) The following hand signals must be used
			 for derricks and a copy must be posted in the cab at the operator's station.
STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING DERRICKS
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(4) The following hand signals must be used
			 for portal, tower, and pillar cranes and a copy must be posted in the cab at
			 the operator's station.
STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING PORTAL, TOWER AND PILLAR
				CRANES
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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050 and
				  49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order
				  81-21), § 296-78-830, filed
				  8/27/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-835 - Vehicles

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(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 requirements of
			 chapter 296-863 WAC, Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
(c) Carriers. Drive chains on lumber carriers
			 must be adequately guarded to prevent contact at the pinch points.
(d) Lumber carriers must be designed and
			 constructed so that the operator's field of vision will not be unnecessarily
			 restricted.
(e) Carriers must be
			 provided with ladders or equivalent means of access to the operator's platform
			 or cab.
(f) Lumber hauling trucks.
On trucks where the normal operating position is ahead of the
				load in the direction of travel, the cab must be protected by a barrier at
				least as high as the cab. The barrier must be capable of stopping the weight of
				the load capacity of the vehicle if the vehicle were to be stopped suddenly
				while traveling at its normal operating speed. The barrier must be constructed
				in such a manner that individual pieces of a normal load will not go through
				openings in the barrier.
(i) Stakes,
			 stake pockets, racks, tighteners, and binders must provide a positive means to
			 secure the load against any movement during transit.
(ii) Where rollers are used, at least two
			 must be equipped with locks which shall be locked when supporting loads during
			 transit.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-78 - Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations › Section 296-78-840 - Loading, piling, storage and conveying

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