PDFWAC 296-32-24014

Work during hours of darkness.

(1) Climbing towers in the hours of darkness must only be done after the job hazard assessment has addressed any additional hazards.
(2) Precautions must be addressed for high voltage hazards when working adjacent to substations or transmission/distribution lines which could create additional electrical hazards.
Notes:
1. For the purpose of this rule, hours of darkness means one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.
 
2. Any ground work and working in the facilities is allowed with adequate lighting, see WAC 296-32-22535(1).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 20-20-109, § 296-32-24014, filed 10/6/20, effective 11/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 17-20-069, § 296-32-24014, filed 10/2/17, effective 1/1/18.]