Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 296-304 WAC
Last Update: 11/22/22

SAFETY STANDARDS FOR SHIP REPAIRING, SHIPBUILDING AND SHIPBREAKING
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WAC Sections
296-304-010Scope and application.
296-304-01001Definitions.
296-304-01003Reference specifications, standards, and codes.
296-304-01006Fire protection in shipyards.
296-304-01007Fire safety plan.
296-304-01009Precautions for hot work.
296-304-01011Fire watches.
296-304-01013Fire response.
296-304-01015Hazards of fixed extinguishing systems on board vessels and vessel sections.
296-304-01017Land-side fire protection systems.
296-304-01019Training.
296-304-01021Competent person.
296-304-01023Appendix A—Model fire safety plan.
296-304-020Confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyard employment.
296-304-02001Reserved.
296-304-02003Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres.
296-304-02005Cleaning and other cold work.
296-304-02007Hot work.
296-304-02009Maintenance of safe conditions.
296-304-02011Warning signs and labels.
296-304-02013Appendix B—Compliance assistance guidelines for confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres.
296-304-02015Appendix C—Confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyard employment.
296-304-030Surface preparation and preservation—Scope and application.
296-304-03001Toxic cleaning solvents.
296-304-03003Chemical paint and preservative removers.
296-304-03005Mechanical paint removers.
296-304-03007Painting.
296-304-03009Flammable liquids.
296-304-040Welding, cutting and heating—Scope and application.
296-304-04001Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting and heating.
296-304-04005Welding, cutting and heating in way of preservative coatings.
296-304-04007Welding, cutting and heating of hollow metal containers and structures not covered by WAC 296-304-02003.
296-304-04009Gas welding and cutting.
296-304-04011Arc welding and cutting.
296-304-04013Uses of fissionable material in ship-breaking, shipbuilding and ship repairing.
296-304-050Scaffolds, ladders and other working surfaces—Scope and application.
296-304-05001Scaffolds or staging.
296-304-05003Ladders.
296-304-05005Guarding of deck openings and edges.
296-304-05007Access to vessels.
296-304-05009Access to and guarding of dry docks and marine railways.
296-304-05011Access to cargo spaces and confined spaces.
296-304-05013Working surfaces.
296-304-060General working conditions—Scope and application.
296-304-06001Housekeeping.
296-304-06002Sanitation.
296-304-06003Illumination.
296-304-06005Utilities.
296-304-06007Work in confined or isolated spaces.
296-304-06009Work on or in the vicinity of radar and radio.
296-304-06011Work in or on lifeboats.
296-304-06013Hazardous materials.
296-304-06015First aid.
296-304-06016Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tags-plus).
296-304-06017Retention of DOT markings, placards, and labels.
296-304-06018Motor vehicle safety equipment, operation, and maintenance.
296-304-070Gear and equipment for rigging and materials handling—Scope and application.
296-304-07001Inspection.
296-304-07003Ropes, chains and slings.
296-304-07005Shackles and hooks.
296-304-07007Chain falls and pull-lifts.
296-304-07009Hoisting and hauling equipment.
296-304-07011Use of gear.
296-304-07013Qualifications of operators.
296-304-080Tools and related equipment—Scope and application.
296-304-08001General precautions.
296-304-08003Portable electric tools.
296-304-08005Hand tools.
296-304-08007Abrasive wheels.
296-304-08009Powder-actuated fastening tools.
296-304-08011Internal combustion engines, other than ship's equipment.
296-304-090Personal protective equipment (PPE)—General requirements.
296-304-09001Hazard assessment and equipment selection.
296-304-09003Training.
296-304-09005Eye and face protection.
296-304-09007Respiratory protection.
296-304-09009Hearing protection.
296-304-09011Head protection.
296-304-09013Foot protection.
296-304-09015Hand and body protection.
296-304-09017Lifesaving equipment.
296-304-09019Fall protection—General requirement.
296-304-09021Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
296-304-09023Positioning device systems.
296-304-100Ship's machinery and piping systems—Scope and application.
296-304-10001Ship's boilers.
296-304-10003Ship's piping systems.
296-304-10005Ship's propulsion machinery.
296-304-10007Ship's deck machinery.
296-304-110Portable, unfired pressure vessels, drums and containers, other than ship's equipment—Scope and application.
296-304-11001Portable air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels.
296-304-11003Drums and containers.
296-304-120Electrical machinery—Electrical circuits and distribution boards.
296-304-130Gear certification—General provisions.
296-304-13001Purpose and scope.
296-304-13003Definitions of terms.
296-304-140Procedure governing accreditation—Scope and application.
296-304-14001Application for accreditation.
296-304-14003Action upon application.
296-304-14005Duration and renewal of accreditation.
296-304-14007Criteria governing accreditation to certificate vessels' cargo gear.
296-304-14009Voluntary amendment or termination of accreditation.
296-304-14011Suspension or revocation of accreditation.
296-304-14013Reconsideration and review.
296-304-150Duties of persons accredited to certificate vessels' cargo gear—Scope and application.
296-304-15001General duties—Exemptions.
296-304-15003Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning records in custody of accredited persons.
296-304-15005Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning records in custody of the vessel.
296-304-160Certification of vessels' cargo gear—Scope and application.
296-304-16001General.
296-304-16003Initial tests of cargo gear and tests after alterations, renewals or repairs.
296-304-16005Periodic tests, examinations and inspections.
296-304-16007Heat treatment.
296-304-16009Exemptions from heat treatment.
296-304-16011Grace periods.
296-304-16013Gear requiring welding.
296-304-16015Damaged components.
296-304-16017Marking and posting of safe working loads.
296-304-16019Requirements governing braking devices and power sources.
296-304-16021Means of derrick attachment.
296-304-16023Limitations on use of wire rope.
296-304-16025Limitations on use of chains.
296-304-170Certification of vessels—Tests and proof loads—Heat treatment—Competent persons—Scope and application.
296-304-17001Visual inspection before tests.
296-304-17003Unit proof test—Winches, derricks and gear accessory thereto.
296-304-17005Unit proof tests—Cranes and gear accessory thereto.
296-304-17007Limitations on safe working loads and proof loads.
296-304-17009Examinations subsequent to unit tests.
296-304-17011Proof tests—Loose gear.
296-304-17013Specially designed blocks and components.
296-304-17015Proof tests—Wire rope.
296-304-17017Proof tests after repairs or alterations.
296-304-17019Order of tests.
296-304-17021Heat treatment.
296-304-17023Competent persons.
296-304-180Accreditation to certificate shore-based equipment—Scope and application.
296-304-18001Eligibility for accreditation to certificate shore-based material handling devices covered by chapter 296-56 WAC of the safety and health regulations for longshoring.
296-304-18003Provisions respecting application for accreditation, action upon the application, and related matters.
296-304-190Duties of persons accredited to certificate shore-based material handling devices—General duties, exemptions.
296-304-200Certification of shore-based material handling devices—Scope and application.
296-304-20001General provisions.
296-304-20003Unit proof test and examination of cranes.
296-304-20005Annual examination of cranes.
296-304-20007Unit proof test and examination of derricks.
296-304-20009Annual examination of derricks.
296-304-20011Determination of crane or derrick safe working loads and limitations in absence of manufacturer's data.
296-304-20013Safe working load reduction.
296-304-20015Safe working load increase.
296-304-20017Nondestructive examination.
296-304-20019Wire rope.
296-304-20021Heat treatment.
296-304-20023Examination of bulk cargo loading or discharging spouts or suckers.
296-304-20025Documentation.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
296-304-01005Fire protection in shipyards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-19-086, § 296-304-01005, filed 9/20/05, effective 12/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-04-006, § 296-304-01005, filed 1/18/95, effective 3/10/95.] Decodified by WSR 06-08-003, filed 3/23/06, effective 4/23/06. Recodified as § 296-304-01006.
296-304-04003Fire prevention. [Order 76-7, § 296-304-04003, filed 3/1/76; Order 74-25, § 296-304-04003, filed 5/7/74.] Repealed by WSR 05-19-086, filed 9/20/05, effective 12/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.