WAC 296-45-67535   In helicopter.  (1) While in the helicopter, safety belts will remain fastened at all times except when pilot or operator instructs otherwise or while entering or leaving the helicopter.

     (2) No smoking in the helicopter unless otherwise permitted by the pilot.

     (3) All rack cargo will be secured prior to and during takeoff and flight.

     (4) All internal cargo will be secured or otherwise held.

     (5) No gear shall be thrown toward or placed in front of the cockpit on or near plexiglass enclosure.

     (6) No employee shall lean against or rub the plexiglass.

     (7) No employee shall ride in or work under or near a helicopter with less than 15 minutes reserve fuel.

     (8) No employee shall have sharp objects in their pocket while sitting in or on the helicopter.

     (9) No employee shall touch any switch, knob, instrument, or other control or device in the cockpit unless specifically directed by the operator.

     (10) No cargo shall be thrown into pans or cargo rack.

     (11) No employee shall obscure or otherwise obstruct the pilot's ability to visually see the instruments or flight path during flight or operation.

     (12) No employee shall attempt to slow or stop the rotorcraft blades by hand unless directed or instructed to do so and aided by the pilot.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-20-057 (Order 94-16), § 296-45-67535, filed 9/30/94, effective 11/20/94; Order 76-38, § 296-45-67535, filed 12/30/76.]