PDFWAC 296-878-18010

Inspect the anchors you plan to use for window cleaning.

(1) You must make sure you do not use anchors if they:
(a) Appear to be damaged;
(b) Appear deteriorated;
(c) Appear to be worn;
(d) Appear to be loose;
(e) Appear to be unsecured to the building or window frame;
(f) Will not allow the belt terminal to easily slip over the anchor head.
(2) You must use window-cleaner's belts only if:
(a) The area to be cleaned is safe;
(b) All anchors intended for use are safe.
(3) You must make sure window ledges and frames will not impair the safe use of the window-cleaner's belt.
Note:
If unsafe anchors are found, report them to the building owner or manager and do not use them.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-18010, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-18010, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.]