- (1) Stairways must be used in preference over ladders wherever possible. Stairways or ladders, whichever is used, must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of WAC 296-24-75009 through 296-24-81013, WAC 296-800-250 and chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed.
- (2) Doors must not open directly on a flight of stairs.
- (3) Permanent ladders must be fastened securely at both the top and the bottom.
- (4) Portable ladders must not be used upon footing other than a suitable type.
- (5) Hooks or other means of securing portable ladders when in use must be provided.
- (6) Portable ladders must not be used for oiling machinery which is in motion.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-78-71009, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17; WSR 06-16-020, § 296-78-71009, filed 7/24/06, effective 12/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-78-71009, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-71009, filed 8/27/81.]