Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-806. Machine safety. |
Section 296-806-30024. Safeguard pulleys.
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- You must safeguard pulleys that have any part of the pulley seven feet or less above the floor or working surface.Reference:In the absence of a specific safeguarding method, follow the safeguarding requirements found in safeguarding methods, WAC 296-806-20042 through 296-806-20058. Examples of safeguarding methods include:1. Guards.2. Devices.3. Safeguarding by distance.4. Safeguarding by location.EXEMPTION:You do not need to safeguard pulleys that are in a room, vault, or similar space that contain only power transmission parts or equipment if the space:1. Is controlled by lock and key or has similarly restricted access that allows only authorized persons to enter.2. Is well lit.3. Has a dry, level, and firm floor.4. Has a well-marked route with a vertical clearance of at least five feet six inches for authorized employees to follow to perform their duties.
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296-806-20042,296-806-20058,