Washington has adopted many of the federal safety rules for machine guarding and safeguarding in general industry workplaces, and has adopted stricter rules for general applications of machine guards and mechanical power press guards.
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) administers and enforces workplace safety and health rules.
Following is a list of guarding rules for specific types of machines:
See the Hand and Portable Power Tools topic for more information about guarding of portable power tools. See the Lockout/Tagout topic for more information about the control of hazardous energy. See the Eye and Face Protection, Head Protection, and Hand Protection topics for information about personal protective equipment (PPE).
Washington looks at a machine guard as just one method of safeguarding. Light curtains, restraint devices, and distance are other methods of safeguarding.
MACHINE GUARDS AND SAFEGUARDS--GENERAL RULESWashington has developed general guarding and safeguarding rules that apply to all machines. Many are similar to the federal rules for woodworking and other specific types of machines, but the state rules apply to all machines.
Machine anchoring alternative (WAC 296-806-20002). Machines using rubber feet or other nonskid ...
State Requirements
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Checklists | Machine Guarding Training Checklist for Employers |
Forms | Inventory of Machine Safeguards |
Handouts | Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Grinders [7-Minute Safety Trainer] -- Spanish |
Policies | Sample machinery and machine guarding policy |
Posters | Ignoring Machine Guards Can Leave You Flat (PDF) |
PowerPoints | Machine Guarding |
White Papers | Watch Your Fingers--And Other Important Warnings for Press Operators |