Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-45 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution › Section 296-45-67503 - Definitions Approved rubber gloves

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Rubber insulating gloves used for protection of electrical
				workers from electric shock while working on energized conductors and
				equipment.
Cargo hooks.
The cargo hook is the FAA approved
				primary attachment means to the aircraft. A device attached or suspended from
				an aircraft which is used to connect an external load to the aircraft through
				direct couplings or by lead lines. This unit has both primary and secondary
				release mechanisms.
Designated employees.
Those employees selected or
				designated by the employer to work under or near helicopters who have first
				been instructed in hooking, unhooking, guiding and securing the load, including
				the signalperson, all of whom have been instructed in the hazards of helicopter
				work and who know the provisions of this section.
Downwash.
A down and outward air column from the
				main rotor system.
Ground personnel or crew.
Those employees who are
				physically and mentally capable, who are familiar with the hazards of
				helicopter use in power distribution and transmission line work, and who know
				these rules and the methods of operation.
Helicopter, helicopter crane,
and
rotorcraft.
A heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally
				for its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more rotors. The use
				of the word helicopter in these rules also means helicopter crane, rotorcraft,
				or similar device.
Helicopter service provider.
Entity that holds the
				appropriate FAA operating certification and provides helicopter support
				services.
Hooking and unhooking.
The process by which an
				external load is either attached to or detached from the helicopter hook or
				sling line.
Pilot in command, pilot or PIC.
The person
				who:
*Has the final authority and responsibility for the operation
				and safety of the flight;
* Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the
				flight; and
*Holds the appropriate category, class and type rating for the
				conduct of the flight if applicable.
Positive guide system.
A system or method of
				installing a load into position so that the load is capable of being released
				from the helicopter without being otherwise secured so that the load will
				remain in position permanently or until otherwise secured by physical
				means.
Rotors.
That system of blades which rotates or
				revolves to supply lift or direction to the rotorcraft.
Signal person.
That member of the ground crew that
				is designated by an employer to direct, signal and otherwise communicate with
				the operator of the helicopter.
Sling line.
A strap, chain, rope or the like used
				to securely hold something being lifted, lowered, carried or otherwise
				suspended.
Sock line.
A rope(s), cable(s) or similar line(s)
				that is used to pull a conductor line or other wire from a reel or to remove
				existing strung conductors from poles or towers.
Static charge.
A stationary charge of
				electricity.
Tag line.
A rope or similar device used to guide
				or control the direction or movement of a load.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-20-057 (Order
				  94-16), § 296-45-67503, filed 9/30/94, effective 11/20/94; Order 76-38,
				  § 296-45-67503, filed 12/30/76.