Section 296-45-17565 - Central system operatorIf energy isolating devices are installed in a central location under the exclusive control of a system operator, the following requirements apply:
(1) The employer must use a procedure that affords employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device.(2) The system operator must place and remove lockout and tagout devices in place of the authorized/designated employee.(3) Provisions must be made to identify the authorized/designated employee who is responsible for (that is, being protected by) the lockout or tagout device, to transfer responsibility for lockout and tagout devices, and to ensure that an authorized/designated employee requesting removal or transfer of a lockout or tagout device is the one responsible for it before the device is removed or transferred.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-45-17565
Amended by WSR 16-10-082, Filed 5/3/2016, effective 7/1/2016Amended by WSR 19-13-083, Filed 6/18/2019, effective 8/1/2019Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. 98-07-009, § 296-45-17565, filed 3/6/98, effective 5/6/98.