Section 296-155-55100. Inspections on cranes and personnel platforms.

(1) A qualified person must inspect personnel platforms before use and at each new job site to make sure the requirements of WAC 296-155-548 through 296-155-55305 are met.

(2) A qualified person must inspect all items in Table 9 at least once each day, before use.

(3) You must correct any hazardous conditions before using the platform.

(4) As applicable, perform a frequent inspection on the crane/derrick in accordance with WAC 296-155-53405.

(5) You must make and keep dated inspection records for the crane and the personnel platform on file for the duration of the personnel lift operation.

Table 9

Inspection Checklist for Personnel Lifting Platforms

(6) You must not use the platform until safety deficiencies identified during the inspection have been evaluated, corrected, and approved by a qualified person.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § 296-155-55100, filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.440, 49.17.060, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. WSR 12-01-086, § 296-155-55100, filed 12/20/11, effective 2/1/12.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § 296-155-55100, filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.440, 49.17.060, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. WSR 12-01-086, § 296-155-55100, filed 12/20/11, effective 2/1/12.

Rules

296-155-548,296-155-55305,296-155-53405,