Safeguard pulleys.
You must safeguard pulleys that have any part of the pulley seven feet or less above the floor or working surface.
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. |
EXEMPTION: | You do not need to safeguard pulleys that are in a room, vault, or similar space that contain only power transmission parts or equipment if the space: |
| 1. Is controlled by lock and key or has similarly restricted access that allows only authorized persons to enter. |
| 2. Is well lit. |
| 3. Has a dry, level, and firm floor. |
| 4. Has a well-marked route with a vertical clearance of at least five feet six inches for authorized employees to follow to perform their duties. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-806-30024, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-806-30024, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]