PDFWAC 296-806-30012

Safeguard cams, connecting rods, tail rods, and extension piston rods.

(1) You must safeguard cams, connecting rods, tail rods, or extension piston rods that could be contacted by employees.
Reference:
In the absence of a specific safeguarding method, follow the safeguarding requirements found in safeguarding methods, WAC 296-806-20042 through 296-806-20058. Examples of safeguarding methods include:
 
1. Guards.
 
2. Devices.
 
3. Safeguarding by distance.
 
4. Safeguarding by location.
(2) You must make sure guardrails used to safeguard the side or ends of rods are at least fifteen inches away from the rod when it is fully extended.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-30012, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-30012, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]