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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-54. Safety standards—Logging operations.

  Section 296-54-587. Self-loading log trucks.  

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  • (1) A safe means of access and egress must be provided to the operator's loading work station.
    (2) Self-loading log truck operators must not unload their own load unless a positive means of securing the logs is provided when binders and wrappers are removed.
    (3) New self-loading log trucks purchased and put in operation after January 1, 1980, must be equipped with:
    (a) A check valve installed on the jib boom; and
    (b) A seat that is offset from the point of attachment of the boom. The seat and boom structure must rotate concurrently.
    (4) The operator of a self-loading log truck must not heel the log over the operator's work station.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-587, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.150 and 49.17.240. WSR 79-10-081 (Order 79-14), § 296-54-587, filed 9/21/79.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-587, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.150 and 49.17.240. WSR 79-10-081 (Order 79-14), § 296-54-587, filed 9/21/79.