WAC 296-45-67521   Operator's responsibility.  (1) The helicopter operator shall be responsible for the size, weight and manner in which loads are connected to the helicopter.

     (2) No load shall be made if the helicopter operator believes the lift cannot safely be performed. The employer shall make certain that the operator of the helicopter is able to freely exercise their prerogative and judgment as to safe operation of the helicopter itself concerning size, weight and manner by which loads are connected.

     (3) No employee shall work on, under, near or in conjunction with a helicopter whose operation does not correspond with the foregoing provisions.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-20-057 (Order 94-16), § 296-45-67521, filed 9/30/94, effective 11/20/94; Order 76-38, § 296-45-67521, filed 12/30/76.]