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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances. |
Section 296-96-11010. What are the definitions for belt manlifts?
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- "Closed type handhold" a cup-shaped handhold with the handgrip surface uncovered in the direction of travel and covered on the opposite run."Factor of safety" is the ratio of the ultimate strength of the material used to manufacture a part to the allowable stress on that part when it is subjected to full load operating conditions."Handhold" or "Handgrip" is the device attached to the manlift belt to assist a passenger in maintaining balance when using the manlift. For the purposes of this chapter, the word "handhold" is used for both "handhold" and "handgrip.""Limit switch" is a safety device that stops power to the manlift motor and applies the brakes if a loaded step passes the top terminal landing."Manlift" is a device using a power-driven, endless belt with attached handholds and steps or platforms to transport people from floor to floor."Open type handhold" is a handhold with a fully uncovered handgrip surface."Rated speed" is the operating speed for which a manlift is designed and installed."Step" or "Platform" is the passenger carrying part of a manlift. For the purposes of this chapter, the word "step" is used for both "step" and "platform."