Wash. Admin. Code § 296-870-50010 - Fall protection

(1) You must make sure the fall protection system of both Type F and Type T powered platforms meet the requirements of chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection.
(2) You must make sure working platforms have permanent guardrails that meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Guardrails on the building side (front) of the platform have a top rail that is not less than thirty-nine inches and not more than forty-five inches high.
(b) Guardrails on the other three sides have a top rail that is not less than forty-five inches high.
(c) Top rails are able to withstand a force of at least two hundred pounds.
(d) Guardrails have a midrail around the entire platform between the top rail and the toeboard.

Reference: Ramps and walkways that are four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level need to have a guardrail system. These requirements are found in chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-870-50010
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 Amended by WSR 20-12-091, Filed 6/2/2020, effective 10/1/2020

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 47.17.060. 06-19-075, § 296-870-50010, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.

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