WAC 296-864-100   Scope.  

Note:	This rule is intended to protect employees from hazards associated with the exploding separation of rim wheel components.
	This chapter applies to the protection of employees who service split rim wheels and single-piece rim wheels used on large vehicles. For example:
	• Trucks;
	• Tractors;
	• Trailers;
	• Buses;
	AND
	• Off-road machines.

Exemption:	This chapter does not apply to the servicing of rim wheels used on:
	• Automobiles;
	OR
	• Tires designated as light truck (LT).

Note:

The tire designation can be found on the sidewall of the tire.

     Definition:

     Split rim wheel or multipiece rim wheel, means a wheel made up of two or more parts. One of the parts is a side ring or locking ring that holds the tire on the wheel when the tire is inflated.

     Single-piece rim wheel means a single part holds the tire, forms part of the air chamber and is the point where the wheel is attached to the vehicle axle.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 04-20-079, § 296-864-100, filed 10/5/04, effective 2/1/05.]