Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-870 - Powered platforms
Section 296-870-50010 - Fall protection
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-870-50010
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must make sure the fall protection system of both Type F and Type T powered platforms meet the requirements of chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection.
(2) You must make sure working platforms have permanent guardrails that meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Guardrails on the
building side (front) of the platform have a top rail that is not
less than thirty-nine inches and not more than forty-five inches
high.
(b) Guardrails on
the other three sides have a top rail that is not less than
forty-five inches high.
(c) Top rails are able to withstand
a force of at least two hundred pounds.
(d) Guardrails have a midrail
around the entire platform between the top rail and the toeboard.
| Reference: | Ramps and walkways that are four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level need to have a guardrail system. These requirements are found in chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection. |
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 47.17.060. 06-19-075, § 296-870-50010, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.
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