PDFWAC 296-874-300

Suspended scaffolds.

Summary
Your responsibility:
To meet these requirements when using suspended scaffolds.
You must meet the requirements …
in this section:
Make sure suspended scaffolds and scaffold components meet these strength requirements
Make sure suspended scaffold outrigger beams meet these requirements
Make sure counterweights are safe and used properly
Make sure tiebacks meet these requirements
Make sure suspended scaffold support devices meet these requirements
Make sure scaffold hoists meet these requirements
Make sure scaffold hoists retain enough suspension rope
Make sure wire rope is in good condition
Make sure wire suspension rope connections meet these requirements
Make sure wire rope clips are used properly
Prevent swaying of two-point and multipoint suspension scaffolds
Use emergency escape and rescue devices appropriately
Protect suspension ropes from heat or corrosive substances
Take precautions while welding
Prohibit use of gasoline-powered equipment on suspended scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using catenary scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using float (ship) scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using interior hung scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using multilevel suspended scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using needle beam scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
Meet these requirements when using two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages)
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-300, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-300, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.]