Wash. Admin. Code § 296-876-40005 – Designed use

(1) You must use ladders only for their intended purpose.
Note: Unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer, do not use a ladder as a:
1. Brace.
2. Skid.
3. Lever.
4. Guy or gin pole.
5. Gangway.
6. Platform.
7. Scaffold plank.
8. Material hoist.
(2) You must make sure not to overload ladders. Do not exceed either the:
1. (a) Maximum intended load; or
2. (b) Manufacturer's rated capacity.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-40005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-20-068, § 296-876-40005, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.]

Note:	Unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer, do not use a ladder as a:
	1. Brace.
	2. Skid.
	3. Lever.
	4. Guy or gin pole.
	5. Gangway.
	6. Platform.
	7. Scaffold plank.
	8. Material hoist.