Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-874 - Scaffolds
Section 296-874-30018 - Make sure wire suspension rope connections meet these requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-874-30018

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) You must only use eye splice thimbles connected with shackles or cover plates and bolts to join wire suspension ropes together.

(2) You must make sure the load ends of wire suspension ropes are:

(a) Equipped with proper size thimbles; and

(b) Secured by eye splicing or an equivalent means.

(3) You must make sure all swaged attachments or spliced eyes on wire suspension rope have been made by either:

(a) The wire rope manufacturer; or

(b) A qualified person.

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-054, § 296-874-30018, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.

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