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

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-878-13010

Amended by WSR 14-09-095, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/2014

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.