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Split (Multipiece)
Rim and Single-Piece Rim Wheels
Chapter 296-864, WAC
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Effective
Date: 02/01/05 |
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Note:
- This rule is intended to protect employees
from hazards associated with the exploding separation
of rim wheel components.
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- This chapter applies to the protection of
employees who service split rim wheels and single-piece rim
wheels used on large vehicles. For example:
- - Trucks
- - Tractors
- - Trailers
- - Buses
and
- - Off-road machines.
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Exemption:
- This chapter doesn't apply to the servicing
of rim wheels used on:
- - Automobiles
or
- - Tires designated as light truck
(LT).
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Note:
- The tire designation can be found on
the sidewall of the tire.
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Definition:
- Split
rim wheel or multipiece rim wheel means
a wheel made up of 2 or more parts. One of the parts is
a side ring or locking ring that holds the tire on the
wheel when the tire is inflated.
- Single-piece rim wheel
means a single part holds the tire, forms part of the
air chamber and is the point where the wheel is attached
to the vehicle axle.
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