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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-40015 - Provide employee exposure records

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(1) You must provide requested exposure
			 records that show the type and amount of toxic substances or harmful physical
			 agents to which the employee is or has been exposed, for an employee's current
			 or transfer work assignment.
In the absence of records specific to the employee, exposure
				records of other employees with the same job duties or related working
				conditions will be used to the extent necessary to respond to the
				request.
(2) You must
			 provide a designated representative, who does not have specific employee
			 consent, access to employee exposure records only when a reasonable written
			 request is made that includes the following:
(a) The records requested.
(b) The occupational health need for
			 accessing these records.
Note:
Trade secret information may be withheld from
						exposure records. See WAC
						296-901-14018,
						Trade secrets, for more information.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-500 - Respond to medical record access orders

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Summary:
IMPORTANT:
This section describes how WISHA accesses employee medical
				records and your related rights and obligations.
Your responsibility:
To post written WISHA access orders.
You must meet the requirements
						...
in this section:
Respond to WISHA access orders for employee
						medical records
WAC
						296-802-50005
Content of WISHA written access orders
WAC
						296-802-50010
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-10-026, §
				  296-802-500, filed 4/27/04, effective
				  8/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-50005 - Respond to WISHA access orders for employee medical records

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(1) You must
			 promptly respond to a written access order you receive from WISHA for
			 personally identifiable employee medical information.
(2) You must post a copy of the cover letter
			 you receive from WISHA for fifteen working days where employees can easily
			 review it.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-10-026, §
				  296-802-50005, filed 4/27/04, effective
				  8/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-50010 - Content of WISHA written access orders

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A written access order from WISHA will contain at least the
				following information:
(1) The
			 identity of employees whose medical information is being requested. This may be
			 either by name, job classification, time clock number, department, or similar
			 identifier.
(2) A description of
			 the medical information that will be examined.
(3) The purpose for seeking access to this
			 medical information, and any additional evidence supporting access to the
			 medical information.
(4) A
			 step-by-step description of how the records will be obtained, copied, reviewed,
			 and stored, specifying the following:
(a) Who
			 will be in charge of on-site review of the records, or who will take possession
			 of the records for off-site review.
(b) Where the records will be
			 reviewed.
(c) When review or
			 receipt of the records is to take place.
(d) If the records are to be reviewed
			 on-site, what type of information will be copied and removed
			 off-site.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-600 - Transfer and disposal of employee records

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Summary:
Your responsibility:
To transfer or dispose of employee medical and exposure records
				when you go out of business.
You must meet the requirements
						...
in this section:
Transfer or dispose of employee medical and
						exposure records when you go out of business
WAC
						296-802-60005
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-10-026, §
				  296-802-600, filed 4/27/04, effective
				  8/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-60005 - Transfer or dispose of employee medical and exposure records when you go out of business

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You must follow the requirements in Table 1 when transferring
				or disposing of records.
Table 1
Transfer or Disposal of Records
If
Then
Another employer continues the business when
						you go out of business
Transfer all employee records to that
						employer
No other employer continues the business when
						you go out of business
Notify affected current employees of their
						rights of access to records at least three months prior to the termination of
						your business
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050,
				  49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW.
				  12-24-071, § 296-802-60005, filed 12/4/12, effective 1/4/13. Statutory
				  Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-10-026, §
				  296-802-60005, filed 4/27/04, effective
				  8/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-802 - Employee medical and exposure records › Section 296-802-900 - Definitions

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-10-026, §
				  296-802-900, filed 4/27/04, effective
				  8/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-200 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To establish an energy
				control program.
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Establish a written energy control program
WAC
						  296-803-20005
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-200, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-20005 - Establish a written energy control program

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(1) You must establish a written energy
			 control program to protect employees that service or maintain a machine or
			 equipment from injury caused by the:
(a)
			 Unexpected energization or start up of the machine or equipment; or
(b) Release of stored
			 energy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-300 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To make sure new or modified
				machines and equipment can accept lockout devices.
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Make sure new or modified machines and equipment can
						  accept lockout devices
WAC
						  296-803-30005
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-300, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-30005 - Make sure new or modified machines and equipment can accept lockout devices

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You must make sure energy-isolating devices designed to accept
				a lockout device are provided on machines and equipment that:
(1) Are newly installed; or
(2) Have undergone major replacement, repair,
			 renovation, or modification after July 2, 1990.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 09-16-108, §
				  296-803-30005, filed 8/4/09, effective 11/1/09; 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-30005, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-400 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To provide appropriate
				lockout and tagout devices and means to control energy.
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Provide appropriate means to control energy
WAC
						  296-803-40005
Make sure lockout and tagout devices meet these
						  requirements
WAC
						  296-803-40010
Make sure lockout devices meet these additional
						  requirements
WAC
						  296-803-40015
Make sure tagout devices meet these additional
						  requirements
WAC
						  296-803-40020
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-400, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-40005 - Provide appropriate means to control energy

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You must provide the means necessary to isolate, secure, or
				block machines and equipment from energy sources.
Note:
Examples of means to control energy
						  include:
1. Locks.
2. Tags.
3. Chains.
4. Wedges.
5. Key blocks.
6. Adapter pins.
7. Self-locking fasteners.
8. Blank flanges.
9. Cribbing.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 09-16-108, §
				  296-803-40005, filed 8/4/09, effective 11/1/09; 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-40005, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-40010 - Make sure lockout and tagout devices meet these requirements

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You must make sure lockout and tagout devices meet all of the
				following:
(1) Create
no
additional hazards.
(2) Have a
			 distinctive design or appearance.
(3) Are the only devices used for controlling
			 energy.
(4) Are
not
used for any other purpose.
(5) Are
			 durable enough to withstand the environment they are used in for the maximum
			 time they are expected to be used.
(6) Are standardized within the facility by
			 color, shape, or size.
(7) Identify
			 the person applying the device.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-40010, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-40015 - Make sure lockout devices meet these additional requirements

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You must make sure lockout devices are strong enough so that
				removing them by other than the normal unlocking method requires:
(1) Excessive force; or
(2) Unusual techniques such as the use of
			 bolt cutters or other metal-cutting tools.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-40015, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-40020 - Make sure tagout devices meet these additional requirements

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(1) You must make
			 sure all tags:
(a) Use the same print and
			 format within a facility.
(b) Are
			 constructed and printed so they will not deteriorate and the message on the tag
			 remains legible when:
(i) Exposed to
			 weather.
(ii) Used in wet or damp
			 locations.
(iii) Used in corrosive
			 environments such as areas where acid or alkali chemicals are handled or
			 stored.
(c) Have a
			 warning about
not
energizing the machine or equipment.
Note:
The warning on the tag should include wording such
						  as:
1. Do not start.
2. Do not open.
3. Do not close.
4. Do not energize.
5. Do not operate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-500 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To make sure energy control
				procedures are used and include these requirements.
You must meet the
						  requirements...
in this section:
Energy Control Procedures
Use energy control procedures
WAC
						  296-803-50005
Applying Lockout or Tagout Devices
Meet these requirements when applying lockout or tagout
						  devices
WAC
						  296-803-50010
Meet these additional requirements when applying
						  lockout devices
WAC
						  296-803-50015
Meet these additional requirements when applying tagout
						  devices
WAC
						  296-803-50020
Stored Energy
Protect employees from the hazards of stored and
						  residual energy
WAC
						  296-803-50025
Verifying Machine Isolation
Verify that the machine or equipment is safe before
						  starting work
WAC
						  296-803-50030
Removing Energy Control Devices
Meet these requirements when removing lockout or tagout
						  devices and energizing the machine or equipment
WAC
						  296-803-50035
Temporary Energization
Meet these requirements if it is necessary to
						  temporarily energize a machine, equipment, or component for testing or
						  positioning
WAC
						  296-803-50040
Shift or Personnel Changes
Protect employees during shift or personnel changes.
WAC
						  296-803-50045
Group Lockout/Tagout
Protect employees working in a group
WAC
						  296-803-50050
Meet these additional requirements if more than one
						  group is used
WAC
						  296-803-50055
Outside Employers
Coordinate with outside employers servicing or
						  maintaining your machines or equipment
WAC
						  296-803-50060
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-500, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50005 - Use energy control procedures

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(1) You must use energy control procedures to
			 protect employees servicing or maintaining machines and equipment from
			 potentially hazardous energy.
(2)
			 You must use a lockout system if an energy-isolating device can be locked out.
Exemption:
A tagout system may be used instead of a lockout
						  system if it meets
all
of the following:
1. The tagout device is attached where you would have
						  put the lockout device.
2. The tagout system provides the same level of
						  employee protection as a lockout system.
3. You can demonstrate that the tagout system:
a. Meets all tagout requirements of this chapter.
b. Includes additional safety measures to provide the
						  same level of safety as a lockout system.
Note:
Additional safety measures used with the tagout system
						  to provide protection equal to a lockout system could include actions such
						  as:
1. Removing part of the isolating circuit.
2. Blocking a controlling switch.
3. Opening an extra disconnecting device.
4. Removing a valve handle.
(3) You
			 must use a tagout system if an energy-isolating device cannot be locked
			 out.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50005, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50010 - Meet these requirements when applying lockout or tagout devices

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(1) You must make
			 sure, before a machine or equipment is turned off, that the authorized employee
			 knows
all
of the following:
(a)
			 Type and magnitude of the energy.
(b) Hazards of the energy to be
			 controlled.
(c) Method or means to
			 control the energy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50015 - Meet these additional requirements when applying lockout devices

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You must make sure lockout devices hold the energy-isolating
				device in a "safe" or "off" position.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50015, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50020 - Meet these additional requirements when applying tagout devices

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(1) You must make
			 sure a tagout device is put on an energy-isolating device so it clearly shows
			 that moving the energy-isolating device from the "safe" or "off" position is
			 prohibited.
(2) You must make sure
			 a tagout device, when used with an energy-isolating device that can be locked
			 out, is fastened to the device at the same point a lock would have been
			 attached.
(3) You must make sure a
			 tagout device that cannot be attached directly to an energy-isolating device is
			 located:
(a) As close as safely possible to
			 the energy-isolating device; and
(b) In a position that is immediately obvious
			 to anyone attempting to operate the energy-isolating device.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50025 - Protect employees from the hazards of stored and residual energy

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(1) You must make
			 sure all potentially hazardous stored and residual energy is relieved,
			 disconnected, restrained, or otherwise rendered safe after the lockout or
			 tagout devices have been put on the energy-isolating devices.
(2) You must continue to verify the isolation
			 of machines and equipment that could reaccumulate stored energy to a hazardous
			 level until:
(a) Service or maintenance is
			 completed; or
(b) The possibility
			 of reaccumulating hazardous energy does not exist.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50030 - Verify that the machine or equipment is safe before starting work

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You must make sure the authorized employee verifies that the
				machine or equipment that has been locked out or tagged out has been isolated
				from all energy sources and deenergized before starting work.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50030, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50035 - Meet these requirements when removing lockout or tagout devices and energizing the machine or equipment

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(1)
			 You must make sure the authorized employee does the following before removing
			 any lockout or tagout device:
(a) Inspects the
			 work area to make sure nonessential items have been removed;
(b) Verifies the machine or equipment is in
			 operating condition and ready to energize; and
(c) Check that employees in the area are in
			 positions that make it safe to energize the machine or equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50040 - Meet these requirements if it is necessary to temporarily energize a machine, equipment, or component for testing or positioning

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You must follow your normal energy control procedures
				to:
(1) Remove the lockout or tagout
			 devices.
(2) Energize the machine,
			 equipment, or component.
(3)
			 Reapply the lockout or tagout devices when testing or positioning is
			 completed.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50040, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50045 - Protect employees during shift or personnel changes

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You must use specific procedures for shift or personnel
				changes to:
(1) Make sure there is
			 continuous lockout or tagout protection during the change; and
(2) Provide for the orderly transfer of
			 lockout or tagout device protection between employees.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50045, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50050 - Protect employees working in a group

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(1) You must make sure your energy control
			 procedures provide each member of a crew, craft, department, or other group
			 with the same level of protection as that provided by an individual lockout or
			 tagout device.
(2) You must make
			 sure each authorized employee:
(a) Puts a
			 personal lockout or tagout device on the group lockout device, lockbox, or
			 comparable mechanism before beginning work; and
(b) Does
not
remove it until
			 they have finished work on the machine or equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50055 - Meet these additional requirements if more than one group is used

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You must do
all
of the following if more than one
				group works on a machine or equipment that has to be locked or tagged
				out:
(1) Assign an authorized employee
			 as the group coordinator with overall responsibility to:
(a) Coordinate the different work groups;
			 and
(b) Maintain continuous lockout
			 or tagout protection.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-50060 - Coordinate with outside employers servicing or maintaining your machines or equipment

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You must do the following before allowing another employer's
				personnel to service or maintain machines or equipment if your energy control
				procedures require they be locked or tagged out:
(1) Inform the outside employer of your
			 lockout or tagout procedures.
(2)
			 Make sure the outside employer informs you of their lockout or tagout
			 procedures.
(3) Make sure you and
			 the outside employer confirm that all employees understand and will follow the
			 restrictions of the other employer's energy control program.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-50060, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-600 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To train employees on your
				energy control program.
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Provide and document employee training on the energy
						  control program
WAC
						  296-803-60005
Provide additional training if you use tagout
						  devices
WAC
						  296-803-60010
Retrain employees when necessary
WAC
						  296-803-60015
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-600, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-60005 - Provide and document employee training on the energy control program

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(1) You must train
			 employees to make sure that they:
(a)
			 Understand the purpose and function of the energy control program;
			 and
(b) Have the knowledge and
			 skills necessary to carry out their program
			 responsibilities.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-60010 - Provide additional training if you use tagout devices

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You must make sure employees are trained in the
				following:
(1) Tags are warning
			 devices and do not provide the same level of physical restraint as a
			 lock.
(2) When attached to
			 energy-isolating devices, tags are not to be:
(a) Removed without the approval of the
			 authorized person responsible for it; or
(b) Bypassed, ignored, or otherwise
			 defeated.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-60015 - Retrain employees when necessary

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(1) You must retrain authorized and affected
			 employees to introduce new or revised control methods and procedures when there
			 is a change in
any
of the following:
(a) Job assignments.
(b) Machines, equipment, or processes that
			 present a new hazard.
(c) Energy
			 control procedures.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-700 - Summary

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Your responsibility:
To do periodic reviews to
				make sure employees know and use your energy control procedures.
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Perform and document periodic reviews to verify
						  employees know and follow the energy control procedures
WAC
						  296-803-70005
Do periodic reviews of procedures using lockout
						  devices
WAC
						  296-803-70010
Do periodic reviews of procedures using tagout
						  devices
WAC
						  296-803-70015
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-700, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-70005 - Perform and document periodic reviews to verify employees know and follow the energy control procedures

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(1) You must do a periodic review at least
			 annually to:
(a) Make sure employees know and
			 can apply the energy control procedures.
(b) Correct any deviations or inadequacies
			 identified.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-70010 - Do periodic reviews of procedures using lockout devices

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You must make sure, if a periodic review involves lockout
				devices, the reviewing employee reviews responsibilities with each authorized
				employee who uses the procedure.
Note:
Periodic reviews of authorized employees using energy
						  control procedures involving only lockout devices can be done in a group
						  meeting if desired.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-70010, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-70015 - Do periodic reviews of procedures using tagout devices

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You must make sure, if a periodic review involves tagout
				devices, the reviewing employee reviews with each authorized and affected
				employee the:
(1) Employee's
			 responsibilities under the procedure; and
(2) Limitations of tagout devices.
Note:
Periodic reviews of authorized and affected employees
						  using energy control procedures involving tagout devices have to be done with
						  each employee individually.
Reference:
See WAC
				296-803-60010, Provide additional
				training if you use tagout devices, in this chapter for the limitations of
				tagout devices.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-70015, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-800 - Definitions

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 09-16-108, §
				  296-803-800, filed 8/4/09, effective 11/1/09; 04-15-105, § 296-803-800,
				  filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-100 - Scope

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Machines and their moving parts create the potential for
				workplace injuries. Installed and used properly safeguards can protect workers
				by helping to reduce or control machine hazards.
This chapter applies if you have machines or machine operations
				in your workplace. For requirements on hand-held tools go to Portable power
				tools, chapter 296-807 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-100, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-200 - Requirements for all machines

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Summary
This section applies to all machines in your workplace. It is
				organized into the following four categories:
(1) General requirements.
(2)  Safeguarding requirements.
(3) Safeguarding methods.
(4) Requirements for specific machine
			 hazards.
Reference:
In addition to the requirements in this section, you
						  need to refer to the following sections of this chapter in order to determine
						  if additional requirements are listed for machines or operations in your
						  workplace:
1. Additional requirements for some machines and
						  machine operations, WAC
						  296-806-400.
2. For requirements that apply to hand-held tools, see
						  Portable power tools, chapter 296-807 WAC.
Your responsibility:
To protect employees from machine hazards in your
				workplace.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKPLACE
You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Secure machines designed to stay in one place
WAC
						296-806-20002
Protect employees from slipping hazards around machinery
WAC
						296-806-20004
Arrange work areas to avoid creating hazards
WAC
						296-806-20006
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-200, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20002 - Secure machines designed to stay in one place

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You must make sure machines designed to stay in one place are
				secured so they will not move or change position during use.
EXEMPTION:
Machines that have either rubber feet or foot pads made of
						nonskid (high coefficient of friction) or similar vibration dampening materials
						do not have to be secured as long as the machine will not tip, fall over, or
						walk (move).
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20002, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20004 - Protect employees from slipping hazards around machinery

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You must make sure employees working around dangerous machines
				are protected from slipping on smooth, oily, or otherwise slippery floors by
				providing one of the following types of floor covering:
(1) Nonslip matting.
(2) Grating.
(3) Nonslip composition flooring.
(4) Some other effective floor treatment.
Reference:
For additional requirements about housekeeping, personal
						protective equipment (PPE), and work practices, see the Safety and health core
						rules, chapter 296-800 WA C .
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20004, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20006 - Arrange work areas to avoid creating hazards

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(1) You must make sure work areas around
			 machinery are designed with enough space so each operator:
(a) Can clean and handle material without
			 interference from other workers or machines.
(b) Does
not
have to stand in
			 the way of passing traffic.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20007 - Machine controls and operations

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You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Make sure operating controls meet these requirements
WAC
						296-806-20008
Protect employees from unintentional machine operation
WAC
						296-806-20010
Make sure emergency stop controls meet these requirements
WAC
						296-806-20012
Control machine vibration
WAC
						296-806-20014
Prevent overspeed conditions
WAC
						296-806-20016
Make sure hand feeding and retrieval tools meet these
						requirements
WAC
						296-806-20018
Protect employees who are adjusting or repairing machinery
WAC
						296-806-20020
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20008 - Make sure operating controls meet these requirements

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EXEMPTION:
This rule does not apply
						to constant pressure controls used only for setup.
(1) You must
			 make sure each machine has a control that both:
(a) Stops the machine; and
(b) Can be reached by the operator without
			 leaving the operator's position.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20010 - Protect employees from unintentional machine operation

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(1) You must make sure foot-operated controls
			 are located or guarded so that unintentional movement to the "ON" position is
			 unlikely.
(2) You must make sure
			 machines will
not
automatically restart when power is restored
			 after a power failure, if restarting would create a hazard for employees.
Note:
Operating controls can be protected from unintentional
						movement by methods such as covers on foot treadles and collars around
						machinery start buttons.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20010, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20012 - Make sure emergency stop controls meet these requirements

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You must make sure emergency stop controls, if required, meet
all
the following:
(1)
			 Are red in color.
(2) Are easily
			 reached from the operator's normal work position.
(3) Are kept in a good working
			 condition.
(4) Have to be manually
			 reset before a machine can be restarted.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20012, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20014 - Control machine vibration

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You must prevent excessive machine vibration that could create
				a hazard to employees.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20014, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20016 - Prevent overspeed conditions

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You must operate tools and equipment within their rated
				speed.
Note:
Actions that could cause an overspeed condition include:
1. Installing a more powerful motor.
2. Changing or increasing the power source.
3. Changing attachment size or type, such as a blade or
						wheel.
The attachment speed (rpm) and motor speed (rpm) should
						match.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20016, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20018 - Make sure hand feeding and retrieval tools meet these requirements

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You must make sure hand feeding and retrieval tools:
(1) Are suitable for the work to be
			 done.
(2) Do not create a hazard
			 when used.
(3) Are of a size and
			 shape that will keep the operator's hands outside the hazardous area.
(4) Are constructed so they will not shatter
			 if they come in contact with the machine tool or tooling.
Note:
Hand feeding and retrieval tools, such as push sticks or
						push blocks, can
not
be used instead of required safeguarding,
						unless a specific machine requirement allows it.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20018, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20020 - Protect employees who are adjusting or repairing machinery

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EXEMPTION:
This rule does not apply
						if the machine has to be in motion to properly adjust it.
You must make sure power-driven machinery is completely
				stopped before
either:
(1) Making adjustments or repairs;
			 or
(2) Removing material or refuse
			 from the machine.
Reference:
For requirements about maintaining and servicing machinery
						where the unexpected start-up, energization, or release of stored energy could
						injure an employee are in Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy), chapter
						296-803 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20020, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20021 - Power transmission parts

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You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Keep power transmission equipment in good working
						condition
WAC
						296-806-20022
Inspect power transmission parts
WAC
						296-806-20024
Protect employees lubricating moving machinery
WAC
						296-806-20026
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20022 - Keep power transmission equipment in good working condition

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(1) You must make
			 sure power transmission parts are kept in good working condition at
all
times.
(2) You
			 must keep bearings free from lost motion and well lubricated.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20022, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20024 - Inspect power transmission parts

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You must inspect power transmission parts
at
				least
once every sixty days to make sure that all:
(1) Safeguarding meets the requirements of
			 this chapter.
(2) Parts are in
			 proper alignment.
(3) Bolts and
			 screws that hold power transmission parts together or support the system are
			 tight.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20024, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20026 - Protect employees lubricating moving machinery

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(1) You must protect employees who lubricate
			 moving machinery by:
(a) Providing tools,
			 such as oil cans or grease guns, that have spouts or necks that are long enough
			 to keep the employees' hands out of hazardous areas.
(b) Requiring employees to wear closely
			 fitted clothing.
Note:
Things such as clothing, hair, and jewelry can get caught
						in machinery and be a hazard on the job.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20027 - Safeguarding requirements

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You must meet the requirements...
in this section:
Safeguard employees from the point of operation
WAC
						296-806-20028
Safeguard employees from nip or shear point hazards
WAC
						296-806-20030
Safeguard employees from rotating or revolving parts
WAC
						296-806-20032
Safeguard employees from reciprocating or other moving
						parts
WAC
						296-806-20034
Safeguard employees from flying objects
WAC
						296-806-20036
Safeguard employees from falling objects
WAC
						296-806-20038
Safeguard employees from moving surfaces with hazards
WAC
						296-806-20040
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20028 - Safeguard employees from the point of operation

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Important:
If a specific safeguarding method in this chapter is required
				for machinery or machine parts found in your workplace, follow the specific
				requirement.
In the absence of a specific safeguarding method required by
				this or some other chapter, you need to choose a method or combination of
				methods from the safeguarding requirements found in Safeguarding methods, WAC
				296-806-20042 through
				296-806-20058. Examples of
				safeguarding methods include:
1.
			 Guards.
2. Devices.
3. Safeguarding by distance.
4. Safeguarding by location.
You must protect employees from hazards created by the point
				of operation by using one or more safeguarding methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20028, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20030 - Safeguard employees from nip or shear point hazards

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You must protect employees from hazards created by nip or
				shear points by using one or more safeguarding methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20030, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20032 - Safeguard employees from rotating or revolving parts

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You must protect employees from hazards created by rotating or
				revolving parts by using one or more safeguarding methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20032, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20034 - Safeguard employees from reciprocating or other moving parts

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You must protect employees from hazards created by
				reciprocating or other moving parts by using one or more safeguarding
				methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20034, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20036 - Safeguard employees from flying objects

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You must protect employees from hazards created by flying
				objects, including chips, sparks, and fluids by using one or more safeguarding
				methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20036, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety › Section 296-806-20038 - Safeguard employees from falling objects

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You must protect employees from hazards created by falling
				objects by using one or more safeguarding methods.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-14-028, §
				  296-806-20038, filed 6/29/04, effective
				  1/1/05.