WAC 296-806-30016   Safeguard fan blades.  

Reference:	In the absence of a specific safeguarding method, follow the safeguarding requirements found in safeguarding methods, WAC 296-806-20042 through 296-806-20058. Examples of safeguarding methods include:
	• Guards.
	• Devices.
	• Safeguarding by distance.
	• Safeguarding by location.

Exemption:	A fan is considered guarded if it meets all of the following requirements:
	– It is in a basement, tower, or room locked against unauthorized entrance.
	– The vertical clearance in passageways between the floor and power transmission beams, ceiling, or any other objects, is not less than five feet six inches.
	– The intensity of illumination must be a minimum of ten foot candles when the area is occupied.
	– The footing is dry, firm, and level.
	– The route followed by the oiler or authorized personnel is protected in such a manner as to prevent accident.
	– The periphery of the fan blade is covered by a shroud.

     You must:

     • Protect employees from exposure to the blades of any fan less than seven feet above the floor or working surface.

     • Prevent rods, pipes, or other material being handled by workers, from contacting moving fan blades.

Reference:

For guard opening requirements, see Table 200-1, Largest Allowable Guard Opening in, Make sure guards meet these requirements, WAC 296-806-20042.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-30016, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.]