In-woods chipping must be performed according to the following:
- (1) Chipper access covers or doors remain closed until the drum or disc stops completely.
- (2) Infeed and discharge ports are guarded to prevent contact with the disc, knives, or blower blades.
- (3) The chipper is shut down and locked out according to the lockout/tagout requirements of chapter 296-803 WAC when an employee performs any servicing or maintenance.
- (4) Detached trailer chippers are chocked when used on any slope where rolling or sliding of the chipper is reasonably foreseeable.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 04-15-105, § 296-54-57310, filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-57310, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]