Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-806 - Machine safety
Section 296-806-450 - Lathes

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-806-450
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Summary

In addition to the requirements in this section, you need to refer to the following sections of this chapter in order to fully protect your employees from machine hazards:

Requirements for all machines, WAC 296-806-200 and 296-806-300.

This section applies to the hazards associated with metal and woodworking lathes.

Your responsibility:

To protect employees from hazards associated with metal and woodworking lathes.

METAL LATHES

You must meet the requirements& in this section:
Provide shields or guards on metal lathes for chip or coolant hazards WAC 296-806-45002
Safeguard work-holding devices (chucks) WAC 296-806-45004
Follow these requirements for chip control and handling WAC 296-806-45006
Safeguard power-clamping devices WAC 296-806-45008
Restrain extended work-pieces on horizontal lathes WAC 296-806-45010

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-450, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.

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