Wash. Admin. Code § 296-878-13010 - Inspect window-cleaning equipment before use
(1) You must store your
window-cleaning equipment in a way that:
(a) Is easy to get to, inspect, and
safely take out for use;
(b) Provides protection from
moisture, sunlight, or corrosion.
(2) You must make sure a competent
person inspects these items before each use:
(a) Window-cleaners'
belts;
(b) Boatswains'
chairs;
(c) All
components of rope descent systems;
(d) Suspension devices;
(e) Certified roof
anchorages;
(f) Primary
support ropes or lines;
(g) The descent device;
(h) Carabiners or
shackles;
(i) A seatboard
or boatswain's chair ;
(j)
Wear points on rope descent system components exposed to constant
friction.
(3)
You must make sure you do not use any piece of window-cleaning
equipment with defects.
(a)
Prohibit makeshift repairs to any piece of window-cleaning
equipment;
(b) Label any
piece of window-cleaning equipment that is defective "dangerous, do
not use."
(4)
You must secure any padding or softeners so they do not come loose
from:
(a) The surface of the
building;
(b) The rope if
not attached to the building.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 02-22-027, § 296-878-13010, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.
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