Section 296-307-52017. What requirements apply to load backrests?  


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  • (1) A load backrest extension must be used whenever necessary to minimize the possibility of the load or part of it from falling rearward.
    (2) If the type of load presents a hazard, the user must equip fork trucks with a vertical load backrest extension manufactured according to WAC 296-307-52005(1).
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-52017, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-52017, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-52017, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]
RCW 49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-52017, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-52017, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-52017, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.

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