Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety
Section 296-806-30038 - Safeguard counterweights

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-806-30038
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

You must provide safeguarding for all counterweights where employees are exposed to contact.

Reference: In the absence of a specific safeguarding method, follow the safeguarding requirements found in safeguarding methods, WAC 296-806-20042 through 296-806-20058. Examples of safeguarding methods include:
1. Guards.
2. Devices.
3. Safeguarding by distance.
4. Safeguarding by location.

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-30038, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.

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