WAC 296-79-31001
General requirements for converting
operations (bag and container manufacturing, printing, coating,
finishing and related processes). (1) Guillotine-type trimmers must be designed in a manner which
will require the operator to use both hands simultaneously to
activate the cutting blade. If machine helpers are employed in
the control function of the cutter, separate two-hand controls
must be provided for the control function performed by the
helper.
(2) Guillotine-type trimmers must be designed in a manner
that the trimming blade will not repeat unless manually
reactivated.
(3) Sorting and counting tables must be smooth and free from
splinters, with edges and corners rounded.
Paddles must be smooth and free from splinters.
(4) Devices (i.e., mirrors) must be installed to assist the
converting machine operator in viewing blind work stations where
a hazard exists.
(5) Mechanical lifting devices must be provided for placing
and removing rolls from rewinders. Rolls must not be left
suspended overhead while the controls are unattended.
(6) When using a crane or hoist to place rolls into a
backstand and the operator cannot see both ends of the backstand,
assistance will be provided or appropriate devices will be
installed to eliminate the hazards involved. The operator must
ascertain that rolls are properly seated at winder stand or at
roll arms before disengaging the hooks.
(7) Slitters, slotters, and scorers not in use must be
properly stored so a hazard is not created.
(8) All power closing sections must be equipped with an
audible warning system which will be activated when closing the
sections.
(9) Roll-type embosser. The nipping point located on the
operator's side must be guarded by either automatic or manually
operated barrier guards interlocked with the drive.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and[49.17].050
. 99-16-083, § 296-79-31001, filed 8/3/99, effective
11/3/99; Order 76-7, § 296-79-31001, filed 3/1/76; Order 74-24, §
296-79-31001, filed 5/6/74.]