Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-806. Machine safety. |
Section 296-806-45518. Make sure pull-back devices used to safeguard the point of operation meet these requirements.
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- (1) You must make sure presses requiring more than one operator have a separate pull-back device for each operator.(2) You must make sure each pull-back device has attachments:(a) For each of the operator's hands.(b) That are connected to and operated only by the press slide or its attached die.(c) That are adjusted to either:(i) Prevent the operator from reaching into the point of operation; or(ii) Withdraw the operator's hands from the point of operation before the dies close.(3) You must check each pull-back device that is being used for proper adjustment at these times:(a) At the start of each operator shift.(b) After a new die set-up.(c) When operators are changed.(4) You must complete necessary maintenance or repair work before operating the press.Reference:For recordkeeping requirements for maintenance or repair work, see Inspect and maintain presses, WAC 296-806-45540.
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296-806-45540,