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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-78. Safety standards for sawmills and woodworking operations. |
Section 296-78-680. Veneer and plywood plants—Peeling and barking.
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- (1) Where peeling or barking pits are located directly under the log cranes, logs shall not be moved over workers.(2) Single spiked hooks without a bell shall not be used for handling logs. Hooks shall be equipped with hand holds and shall be maintained in condition to safely perform the job application.(3) Mechanical barking devices shall be so guarded as to protect employees from flying chips, bark or other matter.(4) Logs shall not be removed from barker until barking head has ceased to revolve, unless barker is so designed and arranged that barking head will not create or constitute a hazard to employees.