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Chapter 296-24 WAC

Last Update: 12/4/12

GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS

WAC Sections

PART A-1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE
296-24-003 Subsections, subdivisions, items, subitems, and segments.
296-24-005 Purpose and scope.
296-24-012 Definitions applicable to all sections of this chapter.
PART A-2

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

RESERVE

Note: Personal protective equipment requirements have been moved to WAC 296-800-160.

Note: Electrical protective equipment requirements have been moved to WAC 296-24-980.
PART A-3

LATE NIGHT RETAIL WORKER CRIME PROTECTION

Note: Late night retail worker crime protection has been moved to chapter 296-832 WAC.
PART A-4

SAFETY PROCEDURES

Note: Safety procedures have been moved to chapter 296-803 WAC.
PART B-2

SAFETY COLOR CODE FOR MARKING PHYSICAL HAZARDS, ETC., WINDOW WASHING

Note: Safety color code for marking physical hazards, etc., window washing have been moved to WAC 296-800-11045.
PART C

MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING

Note: Machinery and machine guarding has been moved to chapter 296-806 WAC.
PART D

MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING CRANES, DERRICKS, ETC., AND RIGGING



Handling and Storage -- Cranes, Derricks, Etc.
296-24-215 Materials handling and storage -- Handling materials -- General.
296-24-21501 Use of mechanical equipment.
296-24-21509 Clearance limits.
296-24-21511 Rolling railroad cars.
296-24-21513 Guarding.
296-24-235 Overhead and gantry cranes.
296-24-23501 Definitions.
296-24-23503 General requirements.
296-24-23505 Cabs.
296-24-23507 Footwalks and ladders.
296-24-23509 Stops, bumpers, rail sweeps, and guards.
296-24-23511 Brakes.
296-24-23513 Electric equipment.
296-24-23515 Hoisting equipment.
296-24-23517 Warning device.
296-24-23519 Inspection.
296-24-23521 Testing.
296-24-23523 Maintenance.
296-24-23525 Rope inspection.
296-24-23527 Handling the load.
296-24-23529 Operators.
296-24-23531 Other requirements -- General.
296-24-23533 Crane and derrick suspended personnel (work) platforms.
296-24-237 Construction, operation and maintenance -- Chain and electric hoists.
296-24-238 Air hoists.
296-24-240 Crawler locomotive and truck cranes.
296-24-24001 Definitions.
296-24-24003 General requirements.
296-24-24005 Load ratings.
296-24-24007 Inspection classification.
296-24-24009 Testing.
296-24-24011 Maintenance procedure.
296-24-24013 Rope inspection.
296-24-24015 Handling the load.
296-24-24017 Other requirements.
296-24-24019 Operating near overhead electric power lines.
296-24-245 Derricks.
296-24-24501 Definitions.
296-24-24503 General requirements.
296-24-24505 Load ratings.
296-24-24507 Inspection.
296-24-24509 Testing.
296-24-24511 Maintenance.
296-24-24513 Rope inspection.
296-24-24515 Operations of derricks.
296-24-24517 Handling the load.
296-24-24519 Other requirements.
296-24-293 "A" frames.
296-24-294 Rigging.
296-24-29401 Wire rope.
296-24-29403 Hemp rope.
296-24-29405 Hemp and wire rope slings.
296-24-29407 Guys.
296-24-29409 Thimbles.
296-24-29411 Blocks and falls.
296-24-29413 Chains and cables.
296-24-29415 Slings.
296-24-29417 Definitions.
296-24-29419 Safe operating practices.
296-24-29421 Inspections.
296-24-29423 Alloy steel chain slings.
296-24-29425 Wire rope slings.
296-24-29427 Metal mesh slings.
296-24-29429 Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings.
296-24-29431 Synthetic web slings.
PART E

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, SPRAY FINISHING



Hazardous Materials
296-24-295 Compressed gases (general requirements).
296-24-29501 Inspection of compressed gas cylinders.
296-24-29503 Compressed gases.
296-24-29505 Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers.
296-24-310 Acetylene.
296-24-31001 Cylinders.
296-24-31003 Piped systems.
296-24-31005 Generators and filling cylinders.
296-24-315 Hydrogen.
296-24-31501 General.
296-24-31503 Gaseous hydrogen systems.
296-24-31505 Liquefied hydrogen systems.
296-24-320 Oxygen.
296-24-32001 Scope.
296-24-32003 Bulk oxygen systems.
296-24-325 Nitrous oxide.
296-24-330 Flammable and combustible liquids.
296-24-33001 Definitions.
296-24-33003 Scope.
296-24-33005 Tank storage.
296-24-33007 Piping, valves, and fittings.
296-24-33009 Container and portable tank storage.
296-24-33011 Industrial plants.
296-24-33013 Bulk plants.
296-24-33015 Service stations.
296-24-33017 Processing plants.
296-24-33019 Refineries, chemical plants, and distilleries.
296-24-370 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
296-24-37001 Definitions.
296-24-37003 Spray booths.
296-24-37005 Electrical and other sources of ignition.
296-24-37007 Ventilation.
296-24-37009 Flammable and combustible liquids -- Storage and handling.
296-24-37011 Protection.
296-24-37013 Operations and maintenance.
296-24-37015 Fixed electrostatic apparatus.
296-24-37017 Electrostatic hand spraying equipment.
296-24-37019 Drying, curing, or fusion apparatus.
296-24-37021 Automobile undercoating in garages.
296-24-37023 Powder coating.
296-24-37025 Organic peroxides and dual component coatings.
296-24-37027 Scope.
296-24-450 Chlorine cylinders used in chlorinator systems.
PART F-1

STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
296-24-475 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
296-24-47501 Definitions.
296-24-47503 Scope.
296-24-47505 Basic rules.
296-24-47507 Cylinder systems.
296-24-47509 Systems utilizing containers other than DOT containers.
296-24-47511 Liquefied petroleum gas as a motor fuel.
296-24-47513 Storage of containers awaiting use or resale.
296-24-47517 Liquefied petroleum gas service stations.
PART F-2

STORAGE AND HANDLING OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

Note: Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia has been moved to chapter 296-826 WAC.
PART G-1

MEANS OF EGRESS
296-24-55001 Definitions.
296-24-56525 Automatic sprinkler systems.
296-24-56527 Fire alarm signaling systems.
296-24-567 Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans.
296-24-56701 Appendix.
PART G-2

FIRE PROTECTION
296-24-585 Fire protection.
296-24-58501 Definitions applicable to fire protection.
296-24-58503 Scope, application and definitions applicable.
PART G-3

FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
296-24-592 Portable fire extinguishers.
296-24-59201 Scope and application.
296-24-59212 Hydrostatic testing.
296-24-59215 Appendix A -- Portable fire extinguishers.
296-24-602 Standpipe and hose systems.
296-24-60201 Scope and application.
296-24-60203 Protection of standpipes.
296-24-60205 Equipment.
296-24-60207 Water supply.
296-24-60209 Tests and maintenance.
296-24-60299 Appendix A -- Standpipe and hose systems.
296-24-607 Automatic sprinkler systems.
296-24-60701 Scope and application.
296-24-60703 Exemptions.
296-24-60705 General requirements.
296-24-60799 Appendix A -- Automatic sprinkler systems.
296-24-617 Fixed extinguishing systems, general.
296-24-61701 Scope and application.
296-24-61703 General requirements.
296-24-61705 Total flooding systems with potential health and safety hazards to employees.
296-24-61799 Appendix A -- Fixed extinguishing systems, general.
296-24-622 Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical.
296-24-62201 Scope and application.
296-24-62203 Specific requirements.
296-24-62299 Appendix A -- Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical.
296-24-623 Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent.
296-24-62301 Scope and application.
296-24-62303 Specific requirements.
296-24-62399 Appendix A -- Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent.
296-24-627 Fixed extinguishing systems, water spray and foam.
296-24-62701 Scope and application.
296-24-62703 Specific requirements.
296-24-62799 Appendix A -- Fixed extinguishing systems, water spray and foam.
296-24-629 Fire detection systems.
296-24-62901 Scope and application.
296-24-62903 Installation and restoration.
296-24-62905 Maintenance and testing.
296-24-62907 Protection of fire detectors.
296-24-62909 Response time.
296-24-62911 Number, location and spacing of detecting devices.
296-24-62999 Appendix A -- Fire detection systems.
296-24-63299 Appendix B -- National consensus standards.
296-24-63399 Appendix C -- Fire protection references for further information.
296-24-63499 Appendix D -- Availability of publications incorporated by references in WAC 296-24-58505 -- Fire brigades.
296-24-63599 Appendix E -- Test methods for protective clothing.
PART H-2

SAFE PRACTICES AND VENTILATION OF ABRASIVE BLASTING OPERATIONS

Note: Safe practices and ventilation of abrasive blasting operations have been moved to chapter 296-818 WAC.
PART I

WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING
296-24-680 Welding, cutting, and brazing.
296-24-68001 Definitions.
296-24-682 Installation and operation of oxygen fuel gas systems for welding and cutting.
296-24-68201 General requirements.
296-24-68203 Cylinders and containers.
296-24-68205 Manifolding of cylinders.
296-24-68207 Service piping systems.
296-24-68209 Protective equipment, hose, and regulators.
296-24-68211 Acetylene generators.
296-24-68213 Calcium carbide storage.
296-24-68215 Public exhibitions and demonstrations.
296-24-685 Application, installation, and operation of arc welding and cutting equipment.
296-24-68501 General.
296-24-68503 Application of arc welding equipment.
296-24-68505 Installation of arc welding equipment.
296-24-68507 Operation and maintenance.
296-24-690 Installation and operation of resistance welding equipment.
296-24-69001 General.
296-24-69003 Spot and seam welding machines (nonportable).
296-24-69005 Portable welding machines.
296-24-69007 Flash welding equipment.
296-24-69009 Hazards and precautions.
296-24-69011 Maintenance.
296-24-695 Fire prevention and protection.
296-24-69501 Basic precautions.
296-24-69503 Special precautions.
296-24-69505 Welding or cutting containers.
296-24-69507 Confined spaces.
296-24-700 Protection of employees.
296-24-70001 General.
296-24-70003 Eye protection.
296-24-70005 Protective clothing.
296-24-70007 Work in confined spaces.
296-24-715 Health protection and ventilation.
296-24-71501 General.
296-24-71503 Ventilation for general welding and cutting.
296-24-71505 Local exhaust hoods and booths.
296-24-71507 Ventilation in confined spaces.
296-24-71509 Fluorine compounds.
296-24-71511 Zinc.
296-24-71513 Lead.
296-24-71515 Beryllium.
296-24-71517 Cadmium.
296-24-71519 Mercury.
296-24-71521 Cleaning compounds.
296-24-71523 Cutting of stainless steels.
296-24-71525 First-aid equipment.
296-24-720 Industrial applications.
296-24-72001 Transmission pipeline.
296-24-72003 Mechanical piping systems.
296-24-722 Welding, cutting, and heating in way of preservative coatings.
PART J-1

WORKING SURFACES, GUARDING FLOORS AND WALL OPENINGS

Note: Requirements relating to portable ladders and fixed ladders have been moved to chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed.
296-24-735 Walking-working surfaces.
296-24-73501 General requirements.
296-24-73505 Aisles and passageways.
296-24-73507 Covers and guardrails.
296-24-73511 Steam pipes.
296-24-750 Guarding floor and wall openings and holes.
296-24-75001 Terms.
296-24-75003 Protection for floor openings.
296-24-75005 Protection for wall openings and holes.
296-24-75007 Protection of open-sided runways.
296-24-75011 Railing, toeboards, and cover specifications.
296-24-765 Fixed industrial stairs.
296-24-76501 Terms.
296-24-76503 Application of requirements.
296-24-76507 Stair strength.
296-24-76509 Stair width.
296-24-76511 Angle of stairway rise.
296-24-76513 Stair treads.
296-24-76515 Length of stairways.
296-24-76519 Vertical clearance.
296-24-76521 Open risers.
296-24-76523 General.
296-24-76555 Alternating tread-type stairs.
296-24-855 Other working surfaces.
296-24-85501 Dockboards (bridge plates).
296-24-85503 Forging machine area.
296-24-85505 Veneer machinery.
PART J-2

SCAFFOLDS
296-24-862 Nonmandatory appendices.
PART J-3

POWERED PLATFORMS

Note: Powered platforms have been moved to chapters 296-869 and 296-870 WAC.
296-24-88050 Appendix C -- Personal fall arrest system (Part I -- Mandatory; Parts II and III -- Nonmandatory).
PART K

COMPRESSED GAS AND COMPRESSED GAS EQUIPMENT
296-24-920 Inspection of compressed gas cylinders.
296-24-92001 Definitions.
296-24-92003 General requirements.
296-24-92005 Inspection of low-pressure cylinders exempt from the hydrostatic test including acetylene cylinders.
296-24-92007 Low-pressure cylinders subject to hydrostatic testing.
296-24-92009 High-pressure cylinders.
296-24-92011 Internal inspection.
296-24-930 Safety relief devices for compressed gas cylinders.
296-24-93001 Definitions.
296-24-93003 General requirements.
296-24-935 Safety relief devices for cargo and portable tanks storing compressed gases.
296-24-93501 Definitions.
296-24-93503 General requirements.
296-24-940 Air receivers.
296-24-94001 General requirements.
296-24-94003 Installation and equipment requirements.
PART L

ELECTRICAL
296-24-957 Electrical.
296-24-95701 Electric utilization systems.
296-24-95703 General requirements.
296-24-95705 Wiring design and protection.
296-24-95707 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
296-24-95709 Specific purpose equipment and installations.
296-24-95711 Hazardous (classified) locations.
296-24-95713 Special systems.
296-24-95799 Appendices.
296-24-960 Working on or near exposed energized parts.
296-24-965 Safety-related work practices.
296-24-970 Training.
296-24-975 Selection and use of work practices.
296-24-980 Safeguards for personnel protection.
296-24-985 Use of equipment.
296-24-990 Definitions.