PDFWAC 296-56-60087

Winches.

(1) You must guard moving winch parts which present hazards to employees.
(2) You must make sure winches have clearly identifiable and readily accessible stop controls.
(3) You must secure portable winches against accidental shifting while in use.
(4) You must fit portable winches with limit switches if employees have access to areas from which it is possible to be drawn into the winch.
(5) The provisions of WAC 296-56-60083 (6)(l) apply to winches.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-56-60087, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. WSR 99-02-024, § 296-56-60087, filed 12/30/98, effective 3/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-03-064 (Order 86-02), § 296-56-60087, filed 1/17/86; WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-56-60087, filed 12/11/84.]