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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-878. Safety standards for window cleaning.

  Section 296-878-13005. Inspect the area to be cleaned.  

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  • (1) You must inspect the building before cleaning to make sure there are no areas that can damage worker fall protection equipment and window-cleaning equipment. Inspect:
    (a) Sharp edges of parapets;
    (b) Window frames;
    (c) Open projected windows;
    (d) Cornices;
    (e) Overhangs;
    (f) Any other areas that may abrade, sever, weaken, or damage the equipment.
    (2) You must make sure all working surfaces are safe and free from hazards such as:
    (a) Grease;
    (b) Oil;
    (c) Other slippery substances.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-13005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-13005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-13005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-13005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.