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Chapter 874

Wash. Admin. Code ch. 296-874

Scaffolds

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, DEPARTMENT OF

296-874-099Definitions 296-874-100Scope 296-874-200General requirements for scaffolds 296-874-20002Make sure scaffolds are properly designed and constructed 296-874-20004Make sure scaffolds are erected, moved, altered, or dismantled by qualified persons 296-874-20006Maintain structural integrity when intermixing scaffold components 296-874-20008Make sure platforms are properly planked or decked 296-874-20010Make sure platforms meet minimum width requirements 296-874-20012Meet these requirements when using shorter platforms to create a longer platform 296-874-20014Lay platform planks properly when the platform changes direction 296-874-20016Stabilize the ends of platforms 296-874-20018Keep platform sag within acceptable limits 296-874-20020Provide safe access to scaffolds 296-874-20022Make sure portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders meet these requirements 296-874-20024Make sure stairway-type ladders meet these requirements 296-874-20026Make sure stair towers meet these requirements 296-874-20028Make sure stair rails and handrails meet these requirements 296-874-20030Make sure ramps and walkways used to access scaffolds meet these requirements 296-874-20032Make sure surfaces used to access scaffolds are close enough to use safely 296-874-20034Inspect scaffolds and scaffold components 296-874-20036Make sure damaged or weakened scaffolds meet minimum strength requirements 296-874-20038Make sure scaffolds are properly loaded 296-874-20040Protect employees when moving scaffolds 296-874-20042Increase employee working level height on scaffolds safely 296-874-20044Control loads being hoisted near scaffolds 296-874-20046Protect employees from energized power lines 296-874-20048Protect employees from weather hazards 296-874-20050Protect employees from slipping and tripping hazards 296-874-20052Provide fall protection for employees on scaffolds 296-874-20066Provide falling object protection 296-874-20068Provide additional support lines on suspended scaffolds using a canopy for falling object protection 296-874-20070Make sure toeboards meet these requirements 296-874-20072Train employees who work on a scaffold 296-874-20074Train employees who erect, dismantle, operate or maintain scaffolds 296-874-20076Retrain employees when necessary 296-874-300Suspended scaffolds 296-874-30002Make sure suspended scaffolds and scaffold components meet these strength requirements 296-874-30004Make sure suspended scaffold outrigger beams meet these requirements 296-874-30006Make sure counterweights are safe and used properly 296-874-30008Make sure tiebacks meet these requirements 296-874-30010Make sure suspended scaffold support devices meet these requirements 296-874-30012Make sure scaffold hoists meet these requirements 296-874-30014Make sure scaffold hoists retain enough suspension rope 296-874-30016Make sure wire rope is in good condition 296-874-30018Make sure wire suspension rope connections meet these requirements 296-874-30020Make sure wire rope clips are used properly 296-874-30022Prevent swaying of two-point and multipoint suspension scaffolds 296-874-30024Use emergency escape and rescue devices appropriately 296-874-30026Protect suspension ropes from heat or corrosive substances 296-874-30028Take precautions while welding 296-874-30030Prohibit use of gasoline-powered equipment on suspended scaffolds 296-874-30032Meet these requirements when using catenary scaffolds 296-874-30034Meet these requirements when using float (ship) scaffolds 296-874-30036Meet these requirements when using interior hung scaffolds 296-874-30038Meet these requirements when using multilevel suspended scaffolds 296-874-30040Meet these requirements when using multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds 296-874-30042Meet these requirements when using needle beam scaffolds 296-874-30044Meet these requirements when using single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds 296-874-30046Meet these requirements when using two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages)296-874-400Supported scaffolds 296-874-40002Make sure supported scaffolds and scaffold components meet strength requirements 296-874-40004Prevent supported scaffolds from tipping 296-874-40006Make sure supported scaffolds are properly supported 296-874-40008Provide safe access for persons erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds 296-874-40012Meet these requirements when moving mobile scaffolds 296-874-40014Meet these requirements when using bricklayers' square scaffolds (squares)296-874-40018Meet these requirements when using fabricated frame scaffolds (tubular welded frame scaffolds)296-874-40020Meet these requirements when using integral prefabricated scaffold access frames 296-874-40022Meet these requirements when using form scaffolds and carpenter's bracket scaffolds 296-874-40024Meet these requirements when using horse scaffolds 296-874-40026Meet these requirements when using ladder jack scaffolds 296-874-40028Meet these requirements when using outrigger scaffolds 296-874-40030Meet these requirements when using pole scaffolds 296-874-40032Meet these requirements when using pump jack scaffolds 296-874-40034Meet these requirements when using repair bracket scaffolds 296-874-40036Meet these requirements when using roof bracket scaffolds 296-874-40038Meet these requirements when using step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds 296-874-40040Meet these requirements when using tube and coupler scaffolds 296-874-40042Meet these requirements when using window jack scaffolds