WAC 296-45-315
Materials handling and storage. (1)
General. Material handling and storage shall conform to the
requirements of chapter 296-24 WAC, Part D.
(2) Materials storage near energized lines or equipment. In areas not restricted to qualified persons only, materials
or equipment may not be stored closer to energized lines or
exposed energized parts of equipment than the following
distances plus an amount providing for the maximum sag and
side swing of all conductors and providing for the height and
movement of material handling equipment:
(a) For lines and equipment energized at 50 kV or less,
the distance is 10 feet (305 cm).
(b) For lines and equipment energized at more than 50 kV,
the distance is 10 feet (305 cm) plus 4 inches (10 cm) for
every 10 kV over 50 kV.
(c) In areas restricted to qualified employees, material
may not be stored within the working space about energized
lines or equipment.
Note:
Requirements for the size of the working space are contained in WAC 296-45-475(1) and 296-45-48515.
(3) Prior to unloading steel, poles, crossarms and
similar materials, the load shall be thoroughly examined to
determine if the load has shifted, binders or stakes have
broken or the load is otherwise hazardous to employees. The
hoist rope shall not be wrapped around the load. This
provision shall not apply to electric construction crews when
setting or removing poles.
(4) Pole handling.
(a) During pole hauling operations, all loads shall be
secured to prevent displacement, and a red flag shall be
displayed at the trailing end of the longest pole.
(b) While loading and unloading materials, roadways shall
not be blocked unless approved traffic control is used.
(c) When hauling poles during darkness, illuminated
warning devices shall be attached to the trailing end of the
longest pole in accordance with the state of Washington motor
vehicle code.
(d) Framing. During framing operations, employees must
not work under a pole or a structure suspended by a crane,
A-frame or similar equipment unless the pole or structure is
adequately supported.
(5) Tag lines. When necessary to control loads, tag
lines or other approved devices shall be used.
(6) Oil filled equipment. During construction or repair
of oil filled equipment, the oil may be stored in temporary
containers other than those required by WAC 296-155-270, such
as pillow tanks.
(7) Storage of tools and materials. All tools and
materials shall be stored in a safe and orderly manner in
yards for equipment and other areas.