Section 296-876-40005. Designed use.  


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  • (1) You must use ladders only for their intended purpose.
    Note:
    Unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer, do not use a ladder as a:
     
    1. Brace.
     
    2. Skid.
     
    3. Lever.
     
    4. Guy or gin pole.
     
    5. Gangway.
     
    6. Platform.
     
    7. Scaffold plank.
     
    8. Material hoist.
    (2) You must make sure not to overload ladders. Do not exceed either the:
    (a) Maximum intended load; or
    (b) Manufacturer's rated capacity.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-40005, 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, § 296-876-40005, 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, § 296-876-40005, 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, § 296-876-40005, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.