Section 296-99-065. What preventive maintenance program must an employer implement?
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(1) The employer must implement a written program that covers the requirements of chapter 296-803 WAC, Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy).
(2) The employer must implement preventive maintenance procedures that include the following:
(a) Conducting regularly scheduled inspections for specified machinery.
(b) Preparing written inspection reports kept on file that include:
(c) Conducting regularly scheduled inspections and completing immediate repairs of the mechanical equipment and safety controls of the following machinery:
When immediate repairs are not feasible, then the affected machine must be taken out of service.
(d) Performing lubrication and other maintenance according to manufacturers' recommendations or more often when needed, such as when operating records indicate that a more stringent schedule is necessary.