Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-876. Ladders, portable and fixed. |
Section 296-876-70010. Inspection and repair.
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- (1) You must keep ladders in safe condition.(2) You must have a competent person inspect a ladder for visual defects:(a) Periodically; and(b) After any occurrence that could affect safe use.(3) You must make sure any ladder with structural damage or other hazardous defect is immediately removed from service.Notes:1. Structural damage includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:a. Broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps.b. Broken or split rails.c. Corroded components.d. Bolts and welds missing or not secure.2. A ladder is considered to be removed from service if any of the following are done:a. It is marked to identify it as defective.b. It is tagged with "do not use" or similar language.c. It is blocked so that it cannot be used, for example, by using a plywood attachment that spans several rungs.(4) You must make sure repairs restore the ladder to a condition meeting its original design criteria.