Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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.