(1) You must make sure the fall protection system of both Type F and Type T powered platforms meet the requirements of chapter
296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection.
(2) You must make sure working platforms have permanent guardrails that meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Guardrails on the building side (front) of the platform have a top rail that is not less than thirty-nine inches and not more than forty-five inches high.
(b) Guardrails on the other three sides have a top rail that is not less than forty-five inches high.
(c) Top rails are able to withstand a force of at least two hundred pounds.
(d) Guardrails have a midrail around the entire platform between the top rail and the toeboard.
Reference: | Ramps and walkways that are four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level need to have a guardrail system. These requirements are found in chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060, and chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 20-12-091, § 296-870-50010, filed 6/2/20, effective 10/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060. WSR 17-01-119, § 296-870-50010, filed 12/20/16, effective 1/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-870-50010, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
47.17.060. WSR 06-19-075, § 296-870-50010, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.]