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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-806. Machine safety.

  Section 296-806-45538. Provide tools and other means to protect press operators.  

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  • (1) You must make sure hand tools are provided and used to free and remove workpieces or scrap stuck in the die.
    (2) You must provide means for handling scrap from roll feed or random length stock operations.
    (3) You must provide and use means to keep operators and die setters from reaching into the point of operation or other hazard area to lubricate material or die components.
    Note:
    1. Means for lubricating include, but are not limited to:
     
    a. Brushes.
     
    b. Swabs.
     
    c. Lubricating rolls.
     
    d. Manual spray systems.
     
    e. Automatic spray systems.
     
    2. Handles on brushes or swabs should be long enough to keep persons using them clear of the point of operation.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-45538, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-45538, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-45538, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-45538, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.