Wash. Admin. Code § 296-807-17020 – Visually inspect jacks and keep them in good working order

Note:

There are two types of inspection, frequent or periodic, depending on how often they are done.

(1) You must inspect jacks at appropriate intervals:
1. (a) Make sure frequent inspections are done by the operator or other designated person as follows:
  1. (i) Before a jack is first placed in service;
  2. (ii) Monthly for a jack used in normal service;
  3. (iii) Daily or before each use for a jack used for other than normal service;
  4. (iv) Before using a jack that has been altered, modified, or repaired;
  5. (v) Before using a jack that has not been used in one year or more.
2. (b) Make sure a periodic inspection of the jack is done once a year.
3. (c) Inspect the jack using Table 4, Jack Inspection Requirements, during any frequent or periodic inspection.
(2) You must make sure a jack that is out of order is:
1. (a) Tagged;
2. (b) Not used until repaired.

(3) You must make sure a jack is properly lubricated at regular intervals.

Note:

The jack should be lubricated following the manufacturer's instructions.

Table 4

Jack Inspection Requirements

Inspection Item	FrequentInspection	PeriodicInspection
Check all of the following items that apply to the jack:
	Improper pawl engagement	X	X
	Excessive pawl wear	X	X
	Chipped, cracked, or worn rack teeth	X	X
	Cracked or damaged housing	X	X
	Damaged, bent, or worn threads	X	X
	Leaking hydraulic fluid	X	X
	Scored or damaged plunger	X	X
	Improper functioning	X	X
	Free movement of swivel, heads, and caps	X	X
	Loose bolts or rivets	X	X
	Damaged or improperly assembled accessory equipment	X	X
	Rack wear or bending	X	X
	Other items as specified in the manufacturer's instructions	X	X
Watch the jack during operation	X	X
More detailed inspection required if a designated person determines any condition discovered is a hazard	X
Clean and check internal parts for wear or damage if inspection indicates an internal problem		X

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-807-17020, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 07-03-163, § 296-807-17020, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 03-09-009, § 296-807-17020, filed 4/4/03, effective 8/1/03.]