Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-874. Scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-099. Definitions. |
Section 296-874-100. Scope. |
Section 296-874-200. General requirements for scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20002. Make sure scaffolds are properly designed and constructed. |
Section 296-874-20004. Make sure scaffolds are erected, moved, altered, or dismantled by qualified persons. |
Section 296-874-20006. Maintain structural integrity when intermixing scaffold components. |
Section 296-874-20008. Make sure platforms are properly planked or decked. |
Section 296-874-20010. Make sure platforms meet minimum width requirements. |
Section 296-874-20012. Meet these requirements when using shorter platforms to create a longer platform. |
Section 296-874-20014. Lay platform planks properly when the platform changes direction. |
Section 296-874-20016. Stabilize the ends of platforms. |
Section 296-874-20018. Keep platform sag within acceptable limits. |
Section 296-874-20020. Provide safe access to scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20022. Make sure portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20024. Make sure stairway-type ladders meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20026. Make sure stair towers meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20028. Make sure stair rails and handrails meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20030. Make sure ramps and walkways used to access scaffolds meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20032. Make sure surfaces used to access scaffolds are close enough to use safely. |
Section 296-874-20034. Inspect scaffolds and scaffold components. |
Section 296-874-20036. Make sure damaged or weakened scaffolds meet minimum strength requirements. |
Section 296-874-20038. Make sure scaffolds are properly loaded. |
Section 296-874-20040. Protect employees when moving scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20042. Increase employee working level height on scaffolds safely. |
Section 296-874-20044. Control loads being hoisted near scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20046. Protect employees from energized power lines. |
Section 296-874-20048. Protect employees from weather hazards. |
Section 296-874-20050. Protect employees from slipping and tripping hazards. |
Section 296-874-20052. Provide fall protection for employees on scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20054. Provide fall protection if a scaffold is too far from the work face. |
Section 296-874-20056. Provide specific fall protection for specific types of scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20058. Make sure personal fall arrest systems meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20060. Make sure vertical lifelines used with personal fall arrest systems meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20062. Make sure horizontal lifelines used with personal fall arrest systems meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20064. Make sure guardrail systems meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20066. Provide falling object protection. |
Section 296-874-20068. Provide additional support lines on suspended scaffolds using a canopy for falling object protection. |
Section 296-874-20070. Make sure toeboards meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-20072. Train employees who work on a scaffold. |
Section 296-874-20074. Train employees who erect, dismantle, operate or maintain scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-20076. Retrain employees when necessary. |
Section 296-874-300. Suspended scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30002. Make sure suspended scaffolds and scaffold components meet these strength requirements. |
Section 296-874-30004. Make sure suspended scaffold outrigger beams meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-30006. Make sure counterweights are safe and used properly. |
Section 296-874-30008. Make sure tiebacks meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-30010. Make sure suspended scaffold support devices meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-30012. Make sure scaffold hoists meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-30014. Make sure scaffold hoists retain enough suspension rope. |
Section 296-874-30016. Make sure wire rope is in good condition. |
Section 296-874-30018. Make sure wire suspension rope connections meet these requirements. |
Section 296-874-30020. Make sure wire rope clips are used properly. |
Section 296-874-30022. Prevent swaying of two-point and multipoint suspension scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30024. Use emergency escape and rescue devices appropriately. |
Section 296-874-30026. Protect suspension ropes from heat or corrosive substances. |
Section 296-874-30028. Take precautions while welding. |
Section 296-874-30030. Prohibit use of gasoline-powered equipment on suspended scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30032. Meet these requirements when using catenary scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30034. Meet these requirements when using float (ship) scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30036. Meet these requirements when using interior hung scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30038. Meet these requirements when using multilevel suspended scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30040. Meet these requirements when using multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30042. Meet these requirements when using needle beam scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30044. Meet these requirements when using single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-30046. Meet these requirements when using two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages). |
Section 296-874-400. Supported scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40002. Make sure supported scaffolds and scaffold components meet strength requirements. |
Section 296-874-40004. Prevent supported scaffolds from tipping. |
Section 296-874-40006. Make sure supported scaffolds are properly supported. |
Section 296-874-40008. Provide safe access for persons erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40010. Provide fall protection for persons erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40012. Meet these requirements when moving mobile scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40014. Meet these requirements when using bricklayers' square scaffolds (squares). |
Section 296-874-40018. Meet these requirements when using fabricated frame scaffolds (tubular welded frame scaffolds). |
Section 296-874-40020. Meet these requirements when using integral prefabricated scaffold access frames. |
Section 296-874-40022. Meet these requirements when using form scaffolds and carpenter's bracket scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40024. Meet these requirements when using horse scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40026. Meet these requirements when using ladder jack scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40028. Meet these requirements when using outrigger scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40030. Meet these requirements when using pole scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40032. Meet these requirements when using pump jack scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40034. Meet these requirements when using repair bracket scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40036. Meet these requirements when using roof bracket scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40038. Meet these requirements when using step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40040. Meet these requirements when using tube and coupler scaffolds. |
Section 296-874-40042. Meet these requirements when using window jack scaffolds. |