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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-874. Scaffolds.

  Section 296-874-20008. Make sure platforms are properly planked or decked.  

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  • (1) You must fully plank or deck each platform between the front uprights and the guardrail supports on all working levels of a scaffold so that there is no more than one inch (2.5 cm):
    (a) Between adjacent units; and
    (b) Between the platform and the uprights.
    EXEMPTION:
    1. There may be more than one inch between platform units if all of the following are met:
     
    a. You can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary, such as to fit around uprights when side brackets are used to extend the platform width;
     
    b. The platform is planked or decked as fully as possible;
     
    c. The open space between the platform and the guardrail supports is nine and one-half inches (24.1 cm) or less.
     
    2. Platforms used solely as walkways or only by employees erecting or dismantling scaffolds do not have to be fully decked or planked if:
     
    a. The planking provided makes for safe working conditions; and
     
    b. Employees on those platforms are protected from falling.
    (2) You must make sure wood platforms are not covered with an opaque finish.
    EXEMPTION:
    Platform edges may be covered or marked for identification.
    Note:
    Platforms may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire-retardant finishes, or slip-resistant finishes if the coating does not obscure the top or bottom wood surfaces.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-20008, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart M, Fall Protection. WSR 13-04-073, § 296-874-20008, filed 2/4/13, effective 4/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-20008, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-20008, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart M, Fall Protection. WSR 13-04-073, § 296-874-20008, filed 2/4/13, effective 4/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-20008, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.