Wash. Admin. Code § 296-869-60040 - Working from the platform

(1) You must make sure persons working from the platform:

(a) Keep a firm footing on the platform; and

(b) Do not use guardrails, planks, ladders, or any other device to gain additional height or reach.

(2) You must make sure all persons on the platform of boom-supported elevating work platforms wear a full body harness and lanyard fixed to manufacturer provided and approved attachment points.

(3) You must make sure the rated capacities of the platform are not exceeded when transferring loads to the platform at any height.

Note:

Guardrails are the primary means of fall protection for manually propelled elevating work platforms and self-propelled elevating work platforms.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-869-60040

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015 Amended by WSR 17-01-119, Filed 12/20/2016, effective 1/20/2017

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-19-073, § 296-869-60040, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.