Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-42038

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 296-806-42038 - Guard chain conveyors that are used as a transfer mechanism

You must guard chain conveyors whose moving chains cannot be enclosed without impairing their function by one of the following methods:

(1) Distance as required in, Make sure safeguarding by distance meets these requirements, WAC 296-806-20056.

(2) Personnel barriers.

(3) Warning signs where personnel barriers are not practical.

Note:	Chain conveyors with moving chains that cannot be enclosed include those:
	1. Mounted within another conveyor.
	2. Raised and lowered as a transfer mechanism.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-42038

Amended by WSR 15-24-102, Filed 12/1/2015, effective 1/5/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-42038, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.