Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-45508

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-806-45508 - Safeguard the point of operation

You must protect employees from point-of-operation hazards by using properly installed, adjusted, and maintained guards or devices.

EXEMPTION: This requirement does not apply if the point-of-operation opening is one-fourth inch or less, before use.

Note: 1. You may use a combination of guards and devices as long as employees are completely protected from point-of-operation hazards.
2. Hand tools used for placing materials into the press, or removing them from the press, are not a substitute for point-of-operation guards or devices.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-45508

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, § 296-806-45508, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.