WAC 296-806-30024. Safeguard pulleys

You must safeguard pulleys that have any part of the pulley seven feet or less above the floor or working surface. Reference: In the absence of a specific safeguarding method, follow the safeguarding requirements found in safeguarding methods, WAC 296-806-20042 through 296-806-20058 . Examples of safeguarding methods include: 1. Guards. 2. Devices. 3. Safeguarding by distance. 4. Safeguarding by location. EXEMPTION: You do not need to safeguard pulleys that are in a room, vault, or similar space that contain only power transmission parts or equipment if the space: 1. Is controlled by lock and key or has similarly restricted access that allows only authorized persons to enter. 2. Is well lit. 3. Has a dry, level, and firm floor. 4. Has a well-marked route with a vertical clearance of at least five feet six inches for authorized employees to follow to perform their duties.