Section 296-878-16005. Provide warning signs and barricades when suspended equipment is used.  


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  • (1) You must place warning signs below suspended equipment.
    (2) You must block the ground area with barricades directly under or next to the work zone.
    (3) You must assign a competent person to decide if additional protection is necessary.
    (4) You must make sure all tools used by the worker are attached to the worker, seatboard, or boatswain's chair.
    Reference:
    Rules for protecting workers from overhead hazards are listed in WAC 296-800-16055. Make sure your employees use appropriate head protection.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-16005, 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 02-22-027, § 296-878-16005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-16005, 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 02-22-027, § 296-878-16005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.

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296-800-16055,