Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-42060

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 296-806-42060 - Safeguard belt-driven live roller conveyors

You must guard belt and roller nip points by one of the following methods:

(1) Space load-carrying rollers to prevent access to the belt and roller nip points.

(2) Insert rods or plates between the rollers to prevent access to the belt and roller nip points.

(3) Use rollers that pop out when something contacts the nip point.

(4) Distance safeguarding found in: Make sure safeguarding by distance meets these requirements, WAC 296-806-20056.

Reference:

For nip points and sheer hazards on power-driven (hve) roller conveyors see, Guard nip points on belt conveyors, WAC 296-806-42028.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-806-42060

Amended by WSR 15-24-102, Filed 12/1/2015, effective 1/5/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-14-028, § 296-806-42060, filed 6/29/04, effective 1/1/05.