WAC 296-304-07013. Qualifications of operators

(1) When ship's gear is used to hoist materials aboard, a competent person must determine that the gear is properly rigged, that it is in safe condition, and that it will not be overloaded by the size and weight of the lift. (2) Only those employees who understand the signs, notices, and operating instructions, and are familiar with the signal code in use, must be permitted to operate a crane, winch, or other power operated hoisting apparatus. (3) No employee known to have defective uncorrected eyesight or hearing, or to be suffering from heart disease, epilepsy, or similar ailments which may suddenly incapacitate him, must be permitted to operate a crane, winch or other power operated hoisting apparatus. (4) No minor under eighteen years of age must be employed in occupations involving the operation of any power-driven hoisting apparatus or assisting in such operations by work such as hooking on, loading slings, rigging gear, etc.