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WAC 296-78-640

Jointers (stave and heading).

(1) Stave and heading jointers and matchers must have the heads guarded completely by the exhaust hood or other device, except that portion where the stock is applied.
(2) Foot power stave jointing machines must have the knife effectively guarded to prevent the operator's fingers from coming in contact with it.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-78-640, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-640, filed 8/27/81.]