Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-42076 - Provide clearances and warnings for carts on towed conveyors
(1) You must
provide clearance space for personnel in all of the following:
(a) Between the sides of carts.
(b) Between any load overhanging the side of
a cart.
(c) Any fixed or moving
object.
(2) You must
identify the cart path with floor stripes that are:
(a) Parallel to the cart path.
(b) Arranged so one line is on each side of
the path.
(c) Located a safe
distance from the edge of the cart or overhanging load.
(3) You must mark reduced clearance areas
with appropriate warning signs.
| Note: | An example of a reduced clearance area is an area where a cart goes through a wall opening. |
(4) You
must place an appropriate warning on those areas where a cart may unexpectedly
change direction, such as switching off the main line into a transfer conveyor
or a spur.
| Note: | An example of an appropriate warning would be to use diagonal stripes on the floor between clearance lines. |
(5)
You must install a sign, signal, or other warning where carts start
automatically.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-42076, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.
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