Wash. Admin. Code § 296-79-31001 - General requirements for converting operations (bag and container manufacturing, printing, coating, finishing and related processes)
(1) Guillotine-type
trimmers must be designed in a manner which will require the operator to use
both hands simultaneously to activate the cutting blade. If machine helpers are
employed in the control function of the cutter, separate two-hand controls must
be provided for the control function performed by the helper.
(2) Guillotine-type trimmers must be designed
in a manner that the trimming blade will not repeat unless manually
reactivated.
(3) Sorting and
counting tables must be smooth and free from splinters, with edges and corners
rounded.
Paddles must be smooth and free from splinters.
(4) Devices (i.e., mirrors) must
be installed to assist the converting machine operator in viewing blind work
stations where a hazard exists.
(5)
Mechanical lifting devices must be provided for placing and removing rolls from
rewinders. Rolls must not be left suspended overhead while the controls are
unattended.
(6) When using a crane
or hoist to place rolls into a backstand and the operator cannot see both ends
of the backstand, assistance will be provided or appropriate devices will be
installed to eliminate the hazards involved. The operator must ascertain that
rolls are properly seated at winder stand or at roll arms before disengaging
the hooks.
(7) Slitters, slotters,
and scorers not in use must be properly stored so a hazard is not
created.
(8) All power closing
sections must be equipped with an audible warning system which will be
activated when closing the sections.
(9) Roll-type embosser. The nipping point
located on the operator's side must be guarded by either automatic or manually
operated barrier guards interlocked with the drive.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 99-16-083, § 296-79-31001, filed 8/3/99, effective 11/3/99; Order 76-7, § 296-79-31001, filed 3/1/76; Order 74-24, § 296-79-31001, filed 5/6/74.
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