WAC 296-56-60087   Winches.  (1) Moving winch parts which present hazards to employees shall be guarded.

     (2) Winches shall have clearly identifiable and readily accessible stop controls.

     (3) Portable winches shall be secured against accidental shifting while in use.

     (4) Portable winches shall be fitted with limit switches if employees have access to areas from which it is possible to be drawn into the winch.

     (5) The provisions of WAC 296-56-60083 (6)(l) apply to winches.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. 99-02-024, § 296-56-60087, filed 12/30/98, effective 3/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 86-03-064 (Order 86-02), § 296-56-60087, filed 1/17/86; 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-56-60087, filed 12/11/84.]