Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-54. Safety standards—Logging operations. |
Section 296-54-59520. Trailers used to transport crews.
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- (1) When trailers are coupled behind speeders, they must be equipped with two separate and independent braking systems, either must be of sufficient capacity to lock all wheels when the trailer is fully loaded. One of these must be power operated and must be controlled from the speeder; the other manually operated from the trailer. One person must be designated to operate this brake in case of emergency.(2) All trailers must be coupled to speeders with metal couplings and safety chains or straps of sufficient strength to withstand the impact caused by a broken coupling.(3) No trailer shall coast or be used as a crew car without being attached to a speeder.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-59520, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-59520, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.