WAC 296-78-680   Veneer and plywood plants -- Peeling and barking.  (1) Where peeling or barking pits are located directly under the log cranes, logs shall not be moved over workers.

     (2) Single spiked hooks without a bell shall not be used for handling logs. Hooks shall be equipped with hand holds and shall be maintained in condition to safely perform the job application.

     (3) Mechanical barking devices shall be so guarded as to protect employees from flying chips, bark or other matter.

     (4) Logs shall not be removed from barker until barking head has ceased to revolve, unless barker is so designed and arranged that barking head will not create or constitute a hazard to employees.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-680, filed 8/27/81.]