Section 296-876-30005. Condition and inspection.

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(1) You must keep portable ladders in good, usable condition. Good, usable condition includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Joints between the steps or rungs and the side rails are tight.

(b) Rungs, cleats, or steps are not bent, broken, or missing.

(c) Side rails are not bent, broken, or split.

(d) All bolts and rivets are in place and secure.

(e) Hardware, fittings, and accessories are securely attached and working properly.

(f) Ropes are not frayed or badly worn.

(g) Moveable parts operate freely without binding or excessive play.

(h) Safety feet and other auxiliary equipment are not excessively worn.

(i) Metal components are not corroded.

(j) There are no other faulty or defective components.

(2) You must make sure wood ladders are not coated with an opaque covering except for the minimum amount necessary for identification and warning information which may be placed on one face only of a side rail.

(3) You must have a competent person inspect a ladder:

(a) When required by Table 1, Ladder Inspection Criteria; and

(b) After any other occurrence that could affect safe use.

(4) You must make sure any ladder with structural damage or other hazardous defect is:

(a) Marked to identify it as defective or tagged with "do not use" or similar language; and

(b) Removed from service.

Note:
Ladders subjected to certain acids or alkali materials may experience chemical corrosion and a reduction in strength. Consult the manufacturer or a qualified person prior to use.

Table 1

Ladder Inspection Criteria

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-30005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-20-068, § 296-876-30005, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-30005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-20-068, § 296-876-30005, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.

                    
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Note:	Ladders subjected to certain acids or alkali materials may experience chemical corrosion and a reduction in strength. Consult the manufacturer or a qualified person prior to use.