Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-20020

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-806-20020 - Protect employees who are adjusting or repairing machinery

EXEMPTION:

This rule does not apply if the machine has to be in motion to properly adjust it.

You must make sure power-driven machinery is completely stopped before either:

(1) Making adjustments or repairs; or

(2) Removing material or refuse from the machine.

Reference:

For requirements about maintaining and servicing machinery where the unexpected start-up, energization, or release of stored energy could injure an employee are in Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy), chapter 296-803 WAC.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-20020

Amended by WSR 15-24-102, Filed 12/1/2015, effective 1/5/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-20020, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.