WAC 296-826-60015   Tank car loading or unloading.  

     You must:

     • Establish a location for tank car loading and unloading operations.

     • Assign employees and instruct them in the unloading of tank cars.

     • Make sure, when unloading cars, to set the brake and block the wheels.

     • Make sure the track of tank siding is level.

     • Place caution signs on the track or car to warn approaching persons of loading and unloading operations that are:

     – Kept in place until the car is unloaded and disconnected from discharge connections.

     • Make sure these caution signs meet all of the following:

     – Are made of metal or other suitable material

     – Are at least twelve to fifteen inches in size

     – Read either "STOP-Tank Car Connected" or "STOP-Men at Work" meeting the following criteria:

     ▪ "STOP" at least four inches high

     ▪ All other words at least two inches high

     ▪ All with white letters on a blue background.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-10-067, § 296-826-60015, filed 5/2/06, effective 9/1/06.]