Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-874 - Scaffolds
Section 296-874-40008 - Provide safe access for persons erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must provide a safe means of access for persons erecting or dismantling scaffolds if it is:
(2) You must have a competent person determine the feasibility of providing safe access.
(3) You must make sure the determination is based on site conditions and the type of scaffold being erected or dismantled.
(4) You must install a hook-on or attachable ladder as soon as scaffold erection has progressed to a point where it can be safely installed and used.
(5) You must make sure crossbraces on tubular welded frame scaffolds are not used to access or egress from the scaffold.
(6) You must make sure the frames of tubular welded frame scaffolds that are used as climbing devices meet all of the following:
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-054, § 296-874-40008, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.