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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-878. Safety standards for window cleaning. |
Section 296-878-13010. Inspect window-cleaning equipment before use.
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- (1) You must store your window-cleaning equipment in a way that:(a) Is easy to get to, inspect, and safely take out for use;(b) Provides protection from moisture, sunlight, or corrosion.(2) You must make sure a competent person inspects these items before each use:(a) Window-cleaners' belts;(b) Boatswains' chairs;(c) All components of rope descent systems;(d) Suspension devices;(e) Certified roof anchorages;(f) Primary support ropes or lines;(g) The descent device;(h) Carabiners or shackles;(i) A seatboard or boatswain's chair;(j) Wear points on rope descent system components exposed to constant friction.(3) You must make sure you do not use any piece of window-cleaning equipment with defects.(a) Prohibit makeshift repairs to any piece of window-cleaning equipment;(b) Label any piece of window-cleaning equipment that is defective "dangerous, do not use."(4) You must secure any padding or softeners so they do not come loose from:(a) The surface of the building;(b) The rope if not attached to the building.