Section 296-829-40020. Make sure the load is handled correctly.

(1) You must make sure signal systems, whether radio or hand signals, are checked before hoisting the load. When using hand signals, use those shown in Illustration 1.

(2) You must make sure workers on the ground do either of the following before touching the suspended load:

(a) Use a ground device to safely discharge any static charge; or

(b) Put on and wear rubber gloves.

(3) You must make sure there are enough employees for safe loading and unloading operations.

(4) You must make sure constant communications are maintained between the pilot and signal person.

(5) You must make sure the signal person is distinctly recognizable from other ground personnel.

HELICOPTER HAND SIGNALS

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 16-23-141, § 296-829-40020, filed 11/22/16, effective 12/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-829-40020, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 04-09-099, § 296-829-40020, filed 4/20/04, effective 9/1/04.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 16-23-141, § 296-829-40020, filed 11/22/16, effective 12/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-829-40020, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 04-09-099, § 296-829-40020, filed 4/20/04, effective 9/1/04.