Section 296-307-08021 - Requirements that apply to ROPS used on agricultural tractors(1) The employer must ensure that batteries, fuel tanks, oil reservoirs, and coolant systems are constructed and located or sealed to ensure that no spillage comes in contact with the operator in the event of an upset.(2) All sharp edges and corners at the operator's station must be designed to minimize operator injury in the event of an upset.(3) When ROPS are removed, they must be remounted to meet the requirements of WAC 296-307-080.(4) The employer must ensure that each ROPS has a label, permanently affixed to the structure, that states: (a) Manufacturer's or fabricator's name and address;(b) ROPS model number, if any;(c) Tractor makes, models, or series numbers that the structure is designed to fit; and(d) That the ROPS model was tested in accordance with the requirements of this section.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-08021
Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. 98-24-096, § 296-307-08021, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-08021, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-08021, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.