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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 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances. |
Section 296-96-23115. What safety requirements apply to inspecting and maintaining overhead sheaves?
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- (1) Overhead sheave spaces requiring inspection and maintenance must be located so adequate access and decking is available to insure the safety of inspection and maintenance personnel.(2) Guardrails must be installed where decking does not cover the complete hoistway.(3) Guardrail and deck supports must be similar to those required for the top of an elevator car and may be made of either wood or metal compatible with the existing hoistway construction.(4) Inspections and maintenance may be performed from the top of an elevator car if a ladder is not required to perform these functions.