In addition to the requirements in this
section, you need to refer to the following sections of
this chapter in order to fully protect your employees
from machine hazards:
This section applies to the hazards associated
with garbage (waste) disposals found in the workplace. These requirements
are designed to protect employees from hazards associated with
the point of operation and flying materials.
Your Responsibility
To protect employees from hazards associated
with garbage (waste) disposals
1) Protect employees exposed to the hazards
of screw conveyor disposals with a properly designed and mounted
trimboard cover that remains in place during operation.
2) Provide guarding to protect employees
from contact with knives or blades of disposal units.
The guards need to be strong enough so that
an employee’s downward thrusting motion won't cause the
guard material to open larger than 2 inches.
You may need to follow additional requirements
found in Make sure guards meet these requirements,
WAC 296-806-20042,
to keep employees from contacting the knives or blades
of disposals.
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