PERMANENT RULES
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Date of Adoption: August 17, 1999.
Purpose: See Issue 99-17.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: See Issue 99-17.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 99-12-089 on June 1, 1999.Effective Date of Rule: December 1, 1999.
August 17, 1999
Gary Moore
Director
Reviser's note: The following sections were inadvertently omitted from publication in Issue 99-17 that appeared as WSR 99-17-094 filed on August 17, 1999. The effective date of these sections is December 1, 1999.
OTS-3013.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 94-07, filed 7/20/94,
effective 9/20/94)
WAC 296-24-23529
Operators.
(1) Cranes shall be operated
only ((be)) by regular crane operators, authorized substitutes
who have had adequate experience and training under the
supervision of a competent operator, or by crane repairmen or
inspectors.
(2) ((No person should be permitted to operate a crane who
cannot speak and read the English language, or who is under
eighteen years of age.)) Crane operators must be able to
communicate with others at the worksite sufficiently to
understand the signs, notices, operation instructions, and the
signal code in use to ensure safe operation of the crane.
(3) No minor under eighteen years of age shall be employed in occupations involving the operation of any power-driven hoisting apparatus or assisting in such operations by work such as hooking on, loading slings, rigging gear, etc.
(4) No person shall be permitted to operate a crane whose hearing or eye-sight is impaired, or who may be suffering from heart disease or similar ailments. The following physical qualifications shall be minimum requirements for overhead and gantry crane operators and trainees:
(a) They shall have vision of at least 20/30 in one eye, and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses.
(b) They shall be able to distinguish colors, regardless of position of colors, if color differential is required for operation.
(c) Their hearing, with or without hearing aid, must be adequate for a specific operation.
(d) They shall have sufficient strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and speed of reaction to meet the demands of equipment operation.
(e) They shall have normal depth perception, field of vision, reaction time, manual dexterity, coordination and no tendencies to dizziness or similar undesirable characteristics.
(f) Evidence of physical defects, or emotional instability which could render the operator or trainee a hazard to their self or others, or could interfere with their safe performance may be sufficient cause for disqualification. In such cases, specialized clinical or medical judgments or tests shall be required (which include annual medical certification for recovered heart attack patients).
(g) Evidence that an operator or trainee is subject to seizures or loss of physical control shall be sufficient reason for disqualification. Specialized medical tests shall be required to substantiate these conditions.
(((4))) (5) Persons who have recovered from a heart attack
shall be exempted from the provisions of subsection (((3))) (4)
of this section, as it pertains to their heart condition,
provided:
(a) A medical release is obtained from their attending medical doctor.
(b) The release shall state that the operation of a crane will not present a hazard to their self or others.
(c) An examination by a medical doctor, and renewal of the work release certification is required annually.
(((5))) (6) The operator shall be fully familiar with all
crane rules and with the crane mechanism and its proper care. Needed adjustments or repairs shall be reported at once to the
proper authority.
(((6))) (7) The operator shall not eat, smoke or read while
actually engaged in the operation of the crane, or operate the
crane when physically unfit.
(((7))) (8) The operator or someone especially designated
shall properly lubricate all working parts of the crane.
(((8))) (9) Cranes shall be kept clean.
(((9))) (10) Whenever the operator finds the main or
emergency switch open, it shall not be closed, even when starting
on regular duty, until it is determined that no one is on or
about the crane. The crane shall not be oiled or repaired unless
the main switch is open.
(((10))) (11) If the power goes off, the operator shall
immediately throw all controllers to "off" position until the
power is again available.
(((11))) (12) Before closing the main switch the operator
shall make sure that all controllers are in "off" position until
the power is again available.
(((12))) (13) The operator shall recognize signals only from
the employee who is supervising the lift. Operating signals
shall follow an established standard. Whistle signals may be
used where one crane only is in operation.
(((13))) (14) Bumping into runway stops or other cranes
shall be avoided. When the operator is ordered to engage with or
push other cranes, it shall be done with special care for the
safety of persons on or below cranes.
(((14))) (15) When lowering a load, the operator shall
proceed carefully and make sure the load is under safe control.
(((15))) (16) When leaving the cage the operator shall throw
all controllers to "off" position and open the main switch.
(((16))) (17) If the crane is located out-of-doors the
operator shall lock the crane in a secure position to prevent it
from being blown along or off the track by a severe wind.
(((17))) (18) Operators shall not permit anyone to ride on
the load or hooks, unless using a lifeline or safety device
approved by the department.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-15-096 (Order 94-07), § 296-24-23529, filed 7/20/94, effective 9/20/94. 89-11-035 (Order 89-03), § 296-24-23529, filed 5/15/89, effective 6/30/89; Order 73-5, § 296-24-23529, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-23529, filed 5/7/73.]
OTS-2975.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 76-38, filed 12/30/76)
WAC 296-32-260
Rubber insulating equipment.
(1) Rubber
insulating equipment designed for the voltage levels to be
encountered shall be provided and the employer shall ensure that
they are used by employees as required by this section. ((This
equipment shall meet the electrical and physical requirements
contained in ANSI J6.6-1971 "Standard Specifications for Rubber
Insulating Gloves," and ANSI J6.4-1971 "Standard Specifications
for Rubber Insulating Blankets," with the exception that the
maximum proof test current for a 14-inch Class I glove shall be
no more than 14mA, and with the further exception that existing
14-inch Class I rubber gloves that meet a maximum proof test
current of 14 mA and a minimum breakdown voltage of 10,000 volts
(RMS) acquired prior to January 1, 1976, may be used as long as
these gloves comply with the retest requirements of subsection
(2) of this section.)) The requirements of WAC 296-24-092,
Electrical protective equipment, shall be followed except for
Table A-6.
(2) The employer is responsible for periodic retesting of all insulating gloves, blankets, and other rubber insulating equipment. This retesting shall be electrical, visual and mechanical. The following maximum retesting intervals shall apply:
| Gloves, Blankets, and Other Insulating Equipment |
Natural Rubber (Months) |
Synthetic Rubber (Months) |
|
New ––––––––––––––––––——————— |
12 |
18 |
|
| Reissued –––––––––––––––––––————— |
9 |
15 |
|
(4) ((Protective equipment fabricated of material other than
rubber shall provide electrical and mechanical protection at
least equal to that of the rubber equipment.
(5)(a))) Gloves and blankets shall be marked to indicate compliance with the retest schedule and shall be marked with the date the next test date is due.
(((b))) Any rubber gloves found to be defective shall be
removed from service and marked as being defective.
(((6) Insulating gloves and blankets shall be stored away
from direct sunlight, steampipes, radiators and other sources of
excessive heat.
(7) Gloves and blankets shall not be folded while in storage. A separate container shall be provided for rubber blankets and blankets shall be wiped clean and rolled before placing in container.
(8) Inspect rubber goods. Before using a pair of rubber gloves or rubber blankets, workers shall personally inspect each glove for defects and give an air test, and the blanket shall be visually inspected for cracks or cuts before using.
Note:
Grasp the cuff at opposite sides and twirl the gloves so as to roll it up the cuff and produce air pressure within the
glove, then look for leaks and thin places in the rubber.
(9))) (5) Patching rubber goods is prohibited; rubber
protective equipment shall not be vulcanized or patched.
(((10))) (6) Rubber gloves for workers. (((a))) A pair of
rubber gloves, specifically designed for the protection of
workers, shall be assigned each worker when required to work on
or be exposed to energized parts.
(((b) Rubber gloves when not in use shall be carried in a
bag provided and designed for that purpose.))
[Order 76-38, § 296-32-260, filed 12/30/76; Order 75-41, § 296-32-260, filed 12/19/75.]