These rules apply to the earthmoving equipment. Some examples of earthmoving equipment are:
* Scrapers;
* Loaders;
* Crawler or wheel tractors;
* Bulldozers;
* Off-highway trucks;
* Graders;
* Agricultural and industrial tractors;
AND
* Similar equipment.
* Seat belts must be provided and used by all operators and passengers on all equipment covered by this section.
* Seat belts must meet the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers, J386-1969, Seat Belts for Construction Equipment.
* Seat belts for agricultural and light industrial tractors must meet the seat belt requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers J333a-1970, Operator Protection for Agricultural and Light Industrial Tractors.
Exemption: Seat belts are not required for equipment designed only for standup operation.
* You must not use seat belts on equipment that does not have rollover protective structure (ROPS) or adequate canopy protection in place.
Exemption: Mechanics and persons in training may ride on the equipment without a seatbelt if one is not provided.
* You must not operate equipment on access roadway or grades unless they are constructed and/or maintained to allow for the safe operation of the equipment.
* Every emergency access ramp and berm used by an employer must be constructed to restrain and control runaway vehicles.
Earthmoving equipment must have brakes capable of stopping and holding the equipment fully loaded.
* Equipment mentioned in (a) of this subsection, General requirements for earthmoving equipment, must have brakes meeting the specifications in Society of Automotive Engineers SAE-J237, Loader Dozer-197l, J236, Graders-1971, and J319b, Scrapers-1971.
* Brake systems for self-propelled rubber-tired off-highway equipment manufactured after January 1, 1972, must meet the applicable minimum performance criteria set forth in the following Society of Automotive Engineers Recommended Practices:
Self-propelled scrapers | SAE J319b-1971 |
Self-propelled graders | SAE J236-1971 |
Truck and wagons | SAE J166-1971 |
Front-end loaders and dozers | SAE J237-1971 |
* If pneumatic-tired earthmoving haulage equipment has a maximum speed that exceeds 15 miles per hour, then the equipment must be equipped with fenders on all wheels to meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J321a-1970, Fenders for Pneumatic-Tired Earthmoving Haulage Equipment.
* You may, at any time, seek to show under WAC 296-155-010, Variance and procedure, that the uncovered wheels present no hazard to personnel from flying materials.
Note: | Examples of pneumatic-tired earthmoving haulage equipment may include: |
* Trucks; | |
* Scrapers; | |
* Tractors; | |
AND | |
* Trailing units. |
For requirements pertaining to rollover protective structures and overhead protection, see WAC 296-155-950 through 296-155-965.
* All bidirectional machines must be equipped with a horn, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level. This horn must be:
- Operated as needed when the machine is moving in either direction;
AND
-Maintained in an operative condition.
Note: | Examples of bidirectional machines include: |
* Rollers; | |
* Compactors; | |
* Front-end loaders; | |
* Bulldozers; | |
AND | |
* Similar equipment. |
* You must make sure that earthmoving or compacting equipment with an obstructed view to the rear in reverse is not operated unless:
- A reverse signal alarm distinguishable from the surrounding noise level is used;
OR
-An observer signals that it is safe to back up.
* If the surrounding noise level is of such amplitude that reverse signal alarms are not effective, then you must use amber strobe lights.
The driver must look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel, when operating equipment in reverse.
Exemption: | See (g)(ii) of this subsection, Audible alarms, for requirements pertaining to equipment that has an obstructed view to the rear. |
Scissor points on all front-end loaders, which constitute a hazard to the operator during normal operation, must be guarded.
* Tractor motors must be cranked only by operators or other experienced persons.
* You must provide waterproof and comfortable seat cushions on tractors at all times when working.
* Operator must not leave controls of tractor with master clutch engaged.
Winch lines must be maintained in good condition and provided with spliced eye, knob or hook in working end, except under conditions where unspliced end is required.
* You must not initiate repairs on blade or dozer equipment unless the motor has been stopped and dozer blade is resting on the ground or securely blocked. The same applies to carry-all gates.
* Bulldozer blades and carry-all gates must rest on the ground or on blocking when machines are not in operation.
Personnel must not get on or off machine while machine is in motion.
Where excessive dust conditions are created, you must sprinkle such areas with water or an environmentally safe solution to keep dust at a minimum.
Reference: | When dust presents a hazard, see chapter 296-841 WAC, Respiratory hazards for additional requirements. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-155-615
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 07-03-163, § 296-155-615, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; 04-24-089, § 296-155-615, filed 12/1/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and[49.17].050 . 00-01-176, § 296-155-615, filed 12/21/99, effective 3/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].040 , [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. 98-05-046, § 296-155-615, filed 2/13/98, effective 4/15/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-15-096 (Order 94-07), § 296-155-615, filed 7/20/94, effective 9/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 86-03-074 (Order 86-14), § 296-155-615, filed 1/21/86; Order 74-26, § 296-155-615, filed 5/7/74, effective 6/6/74.