(1) You must keep ladders in safe condition.
(2) You must have a competent person inspect a ladder for visual defects:
(a) Periodically; and
(b) After any occurrence that could affect safe use.
(3) You must make sure any ladder with structural damage or other hazardous defect is immediately removed from service.
Notes: | 1. Structural damage includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: |
| a. Broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps. |
| b. Broken or split rails. |
| c. Corroded components. |
| d. Bolts and welds missing or not secure. |
| 2. A ladder is considered to be removed from service if any of the following are done: |
| a. It is marked to identify it as defective. |
| b. It is tagged with "do not use" or similar language. |
| c. It is blocked so that it cannot be used, for example, by using a plywood attachment that spans several rungs. |
(4) You must make sure repairs restore the ladder to a condition meeting its original design criteria.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060, and chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-70010, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. WSR 06-16-020, § 296-876-70010, filed 7/24/06, effective 12/1/06.]