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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Title 296
Chapter 874
Wash. Admin. Code ch. 296-874
Scaffolds
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, DEPARTMENT OF
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296-874-099
Definitions
296-874-100
Scope
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General requirements for scaffolds
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Make sure scaffolds are properly designed and constructed
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Make sure scaffolds are erected, moved, altered, or dismantled by qualified persons
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Maintain structural integrity when intermixing scaffold components
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Make sure platforms are properly planked or decked
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Make sure platforms meet minimum width requirements
296-874-20012
Meet these requirements when using shorter platforms to create a longer platform
296-874-20014
Lay platform planks properly when the platform changes direction
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Stabilize the ends of platforms
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Keep platform sag within acceptable limits
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Provide safe access to scaffolds
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Make sure portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders meet these requirements
296-874-20024
Make sure stairway-type ladders meet these requirements
296-874-20026
Make sure stair towers meet these requirements
296-874-20028
Make sure stair rails and handrails meet these requirements
296-874-20030
Make sure ramps and walkways used to access scaffolds meet these requirements
296-874-20032
Make sure surfaces used to access scaffolds are close enough to use safely
296-874-20034
Inspect scaffolds and scaffold components
296-874-20036
Make sure damaged or weakened scaffolds meet minimum strength requirements
296-874-20038
Make sure scaffolds are properly loaded
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Protect employees when moving scaffolds
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Increase employee working level height on scaffolds safely
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Control loads being hoisted near scaffolds
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Protect employees from energized power lines
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Protect employees from weather hazards
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Protect employees from slipping and tripping hazards
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Provide fall protection for employees on scaffolds
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Provide falling object protection
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Provide additional support lines on suspended scaffolds using a canopy for falling object protection
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Make sure toeboards meet these requirements
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Train employees who work on a scaffold
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Train employees who erect, dismantle, operate or maintain scaffolds
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Retrain employees when necessary
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Suspended scaffolds
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Make sure suspended scaffolds and scaffold components meet these strength requirements
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Make sure suspended scaffold outrigger beams meet these requirements
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Make sure counterweights are safe and used properly
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Make sure tiebacks meet these requirements
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Make sure suspended scaffold support devices meet these requirements
296-874-30012
Make sure scaffold hoists meet these requirements
296-874-30014
Make sure scaffold hoists retain enough suspension rope
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Make sure wire rope is in good condition
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Make sure wire suspension rope connections meet these requirements
296-874-30020
Make sure wire rope clips are used properly
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Prevent swaying of two-point and multipoint suspension scaffolds
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Use emergency escape and rescue devices appropriately
296-874-30026
Protect suspension ropes from heat or corrosive substances
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Take precautions while welding
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Prohibit use of gasoline-powered equipment on suspended scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using catenary scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using float (ship) scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using interior hung scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using multilevel suspended scaffolds
296-874-30040
Meet these requirements when using multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds
296-874-30042
Meet these requirements when using needle beam scaffolds
296-874-30044
Meet these requirements when using single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
296-874-30046
Meet these requirements when using two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages)
296-874-400
Supported scaffolds
296-874-40002
Make sure supported scaffolds and scaffold components meet strength requirements
296-874-40004
Prevent supported scaffolds from tipping
296-874-40006
Make sure supported scaffolds are properly supported
296-874-40008
Provide safe access for persons erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds
296-874-40012
Meet these requirements when moving mobile scaffolds
296-874-40014
Meet these requirements when using bricklayers' square scaffolds (squares)
296-874-40018
Meet these requirements when using fabricated frame scaffolds (tubular welded frame scaffolds)
296-874-40020
Meet these requirements when using integral prefabricated scaffold access frames
296-874-40022
Meet these requirements when using form scaffolds and carpenter's bracket scaffolds
296-874-40024
Meet these requirements when using horse scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using ladder jack scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using outrigger scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using pole scaffolds
296-874-40032
Meet these requirements when using pump jack scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using repair bracket scaffolds
296-874-40036
Meet these requirements when using roof bracket scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using tube and coupler scaffolds
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Meet these requirements when using window jack scaffolds