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Chapter 296-806, WAC

Effective Date: 01/01/05

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WAC 296-806-430

Forging Machines

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If your specific machine or operation isn't listed here, then follow any general requirements in this section along with the "Requirements for all machines" found in this chapter,
WAC 296-806-200 and WAC 296-806-300

The requirements in this section apply to machines used in the forming of hot metal, such as hot trimming presses, forging hammers, hot forging presses, upsetters, hot bending and hot metal presses, and equipment used in boltheading and rivet making, as well as other forging equipment. For specific forging machine requirements, see Table 430-1.

Exemption:

This section doesn't apply to cold forging operations.

Your Responsibility

To make sure all forging and associated equipment in your workplace are constructed, operated, and maintained in a safe manner

You must

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FORGING MACHINES
Follow these safety requirements when using lead and lead casts	WAC 296-806-43002
Properly inspect and maintain forging equipment	WAC 296-806-43004
Use safety blocks on hammers and presses	WAC 296-806-43006
Make sure tongs meet these requirements	WAC 296-806-43008
Protect employees when removing scale	WAC 296-806-43010
Provide adequate foundations for hammers and presses	WAC 296-806-43012
Follow these requirements for manually operated valves and switches	WAC 296-806-43014
HAMMERS
Use die keys and shims made of proper-grade metal	WAC 296-806-43016
Provide a safety cylinder head	WAC 296-806-43018
Provide a shutoff valve	WAC 296-806-43020
Provide a means for cylinder draining	WAC 296-806-43022
Follow these requirements for pressure pipes	WAC 296-806-43024
Follow these requirements when using board hammers	WAC 296-806-43026
OTHER FORGE FACILITY EQUIPMENT
Protect against sparks from saws	WAC 296-806-43028

Table 430-1
Specific Requirements for Forging Machines

	Steam Hammers	Airlift Hammers	Board Hammers	Saws
WACs needed in addition to those included under “General Requirements for Forging Machines”
WAC 296-806-43016 Use die keys and shims made of proper-grade material	X	X
WAC 296-806-43018 Provide a safety cylinder head	X	X
WAC 296-806-43020 Provide a shutoff valve	X	X
WAC 296-806-43022 Provide a means for cylinder draining	X	X
WAC 296-806-43024 Follow these requirements for pressure pipes	X	X
WAC 296-806-43026 Follow these requirements when using board hammers			X
WAC 296-806-43028 Protect against sparks from saws				X