Section 296-155-33900. General requirements.

(1) Inspections.

(a) A qualified person must perform an inspection on all hardware according to Table 19, each day before using. If a daily inspection is not feasible because the hardware is in a semipermanent or inaccessible location, a periodic inspection is allowed instead of daily.

(b) You must remove hardware from service when it shows any conditions listed in Table 19, or any other hazardous condition.

Table 19

Hardware Inspection

(2) Repairs, alterations, or modifications.

(a) You must repair rigging hardware, altered or modified according to the hardware manufacturer or a qualified person.

(b) Welding of hardware is prohibited unless authorized by the manufacturer.

(c) Replacement parts must meet or exceed the original rigging hardware manufacturer's specifications.

(3) Hardware use.

(a) You must select hardware with the characteristics suitable for the application and environment where it will be used.

(b) You must not exceed the rated load of the hardware.

(c) At least one of the workers using rigging hardware must meet the requirements of WAC 296-155-33700.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § 296-155-33900, filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. WSR 13-02-068, § 296-155-33900, filed 12/31/12, effective 2/1/13.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § 296-155-33900, filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. WSR 13-02-068, § 296-155-33900, filed 12/31/12, effective 2/1/13.

Rules

296-155-33700,