1065‑S AMH MAST CORD 8

SHB 1065 ‑ H AMD TO H AMD (1065-S AMH CHAN CORD 2)157ADPTD3/8/95

By Representatives Mastin and Chandler

     On page 1, after line 17 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

     "(3) The following additional requirements shall apply:

     (a) Hazardous materials must be stored in containers designed for such storage and must be labelled according to WAC 296-62-05411.  Each employer must determine that compressed gas cylinders under his or her control are in a safe condition to the extent that this can be determined by visual inspection.

     (b) Agricultural equipment employing open flames or equipment with integral containers, such as flame cultivators, weed burners, and in addition, tractors, shall be shut down during refueling.

     (c) The employee or any part of agricultural aerial manlift equipment shall not come within a radius of ten feet from energized high voltage conductors, or into any part of the zone any distance above such a radius (see WAC 296-306-14511, as in  effect on March 1, 1994).

     (d)(i) To insure safety and serviceability the following precautions on the care of ladders shall be observed:

     (A) Ladders shall be maintained in good condition at all times.  Joints between steps and side rails shall be tight.  All hardware and fittings shall be securely attached, and the moveable parts shall operate freely without binding or undue play.

     (B) Ladders shall be inspected prior to being used.  Ladders which have developed defects shall be withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "dangerous, do not use."

     (C) Complete ladder inspection shall be periodical.  If a ladder is involved in any of the following, immediate inspection is necessary:

     (I) If ladders tip over, inspect ladder for side rails dents or bends, or excessively dented rungs; check all rung-to-side-rail connections; check hardware connections; check rivets for shear.

     (II) If ladders are exposed to excessive heat as in the case of fire, the ladder should be inspected visually for damage and tested for deflection and strength characteristics.  In doubtful cases, refer to manufacturer.

     (D) Ladders shall be stored in a manner designed to protect ladders when not in use.

     (E) Ropes or cables shall be inspected frequently and replaced if defective.

     (ii) The following safety precautions shall be observed in connection with the use of ladders:

     (A) Orchard ladders longer than sixteen feet shall not be used.

     (B) Ladders, shall be handled with care and not subject to unnecessary dropping, jarring, or misuse.  Ladders are designed for a specific purpose or use; therefore, any variation from this use constitutes a mishandling of the equipment.

     (C) Employers shall not require or direct employees to stand on the top two steps of the orchard ladder.

     (D) Rungs shall be kept reasonably free of any substance which would make them hazardous.

     (E) Ladders carried on vehicles should be adequately supported to avoid sagging and securely fastened in position to minimize chafing and the effects of road shocks.

     (F) Portable ladders shall be so placed that the side rails have a secure footing.  The top rest for portable rung and cleat ladders shall be reasonably rigid and shall have ample strength to support the applied load.

     (G) Ladders shall not be placed in front of doors opening toward the ladder unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded.

     (H) Ladders shall not be placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.

     (I) Ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or other faulty equipment shall not be used; improvised repairs shall not be made.

     (J) Ladders made by fastening cleats across a single rail shall not be used.

     (K) Stepladders shall not be used as single ladders.

     (L) When working from a ladder over twenty-five feet from the ground or floor, the ladder shall be secured at both top and bottom.

     (M) No type of work shall be performed on a ladder over twenty-five feet from the ground or floor that requires the use of both hands to perform the work, unless a safety belt is worn and the safety lanyard is secured to the ladder.

     (N) The ladder base section must be placed with a secure footing.  Safety feet of good substantial design should be installed on all ladders except orchard ladders.  Where ladders with no safety shoes or spikes are used on hard, slick surfaces, a foot-ladder board should be employed.

     (iii) Training and instruction on the use of ladders:

     (A) At the beginning of employment, employers shall provide employees with orientation and training on the proper use of ladders including how to set a ladder and properly dismount with a full load.

     (B) Employers shall instruct employees to not stand on the top two steps (the top cap and the next step down) of the ladder.

     (C) Employers shall instruct employees to not step off the ladder onto branches of trees except onto the main crotch of the tree.

     (D) Employers shall instruct employees to not overreach while standing on the ladder to prevent ladder upset.

     (E) Employers shall instruct employees that before climbing ladders, shoes and/or boots shall be free and clean of greasy or slippery substances."

EFFECT:  Adds these additional safety requirements: (1) hazardous materials must be stored in containers designed for such storage and labelled as required by rule.  Visual inspection is required for compressed gas cylinders; (2) during refueling, certain equipment must be shut down; (3) aerial manlift equipment must be a specified distance from high voltage conductors; and (4) requirements for care of and safety precautions and training for use of ladders.