Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety
Section 296-806-42526 - Safeguard pallet jacks and hand trucks
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-806-42526
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must make sure motorized and nonmotorized pallet jacks have a lock or other device that holds the handle in the vertical position when the hand truck is not in use.
(2) You must make sure hand truck casters are set back from corners. Locate them back from corners so they do not present a hazard to employee's toes and heels, but not close enough to cause the hand truck to become unstable.
| Reference: | Motorized hand trucks (pallet jacks) are classified as powered industrial trucks. Additional requirements for powered industrial trucks are found in chapter 296-863 WAC. |
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-42526, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.
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