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PDFWAC 296-59-130

Ski lift machinery guarding.

(1) Moving machine parts that are located within normal reach must be fitted with safety guards in compliance with chapter 296-806 WAC, Machine safety.

(a) The coupling apparatus for the ski lift emergency drive may be provided with a removable or swing guard.

(b) When removable or swing guards are used, the guard and mounting means must be so designed and constructed as to sustain a two hundred fifty pound weight loading without displacement.

(2) All guards must be maintained in good condition and must be secured in place when the equipment is in operation except for inspection and adjustment purposes.

(3) The drive machinery and primary control apparatus must be installed in a facility which can prevent access by unauthorized personnel. The access door must have a sign which states that entry is restricted to authorized personnel.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-59-130, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17; WSR 04-14-028, § 296-59-130, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-59-130, filed 7/6/88.]