Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-45 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
Section 296-45-907 - Appendix E-Work-positioning equipment inspection guidelines-Nonmandatory
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-45-907
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
I. Body Belts
Inspect body belts to ensure that:
A. The hardware has no cracks, nicks,
distortion, or corrosion;
B. No
loose or worn rivets are present;
C. The waist strap has no loose
grommets;
D. The fastening straps
are not 100-percent leather; and
E.
No worn materials that could affect the safety of the user are
present.
II. Positioning Straps
Inspect positioning straps to ensure that:
A. The warning center of the strap material
is not exposed;
B. No cuts, burns,
extra holes, or fraying of strap material is present;
C. Rivets are properly secured;
D. Straps are not 100-percent leather; and
E. Snaphooks do not have cracks,
burns, or corrosion.
III. Climbers
Inspect pole and tree climbers to ensure that:
A. Gaffs are at least as long as the manufacturer's
recommended minimums (generally 32 and 51 millimeters (1.25 and 2.0 inches) for
pole and tree climbers, respectively, measured on the underside of the gaff);
Note: | Gauges are available to assist in determining whether gaffs are long enough and shaped to easily penetrate poles or trees. |
B.
Gaffs and leg irons are not fractured or cracked;
C. Stirrups and leg irons are free of
excessive wear;
D. Gaffs are not
loose;
E. Gaffs are free of
deformation that could adversely affect use;
F. Gaffs are properly sharpened; and
G. There are no broken straps or
buckles.
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