WAC 296-806-20054   Make sure devices used with barrier guards meet these requirements.  

     IMPORTANT:

     All devices must meet the general requirements for devices found in, Make sure devices meet these requirements, WAC 296-806-20044.

     You must:

     • Make sure movable barrier devices:

     – Return to the open position if they encounter an obstruction while enclosing the hazardous area.

     – Are designed so the operator or others cannot reach the hazard by reaching over, under, around or through the device when it is in the closed position.

     • Make sure interlocks used with barrier guards do all of the following:

     – Stop hazardous motion of machines when interlocks are open.

     – Are not easily bypassed.

     – Are designed and installed so that closing the interlocks will not cause a hazard to employees.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-20054, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]