Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 296-880 WAC
Last Update: 9/20/22

UNIFIED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FALL PROTECTION
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WAC Sections
296-880-080Scope.
296-880-090Quick reference guide.
296-880-095Definitions.
296-880-100Application.
296-880-10005General requirements.
296-880-10010Fall protection required regardless of height.
296-880-10015Training.
296-880-10020Fall protection work plan required at ten feet or more.
296-880-200Fall protection required at four feet or more.
296-880-20005Fall protection required at four feet or more.
296-880-20010Exemption from fall protection requirements in this section.
296-880-300Specific fall protection requirements.
296-880-30005Construction work.
296-880-30010Order pickers (PITS).
296-880-30015Elevating work platforms.
296-880-30020Powered platforms.
296-880-30025Window cleaning.
296-880-30030Scaffolds.
296-880-30035Cranes.
296-880-30040Telecommunication requirements that apply to wireless.
296-880-30045Ship repairing, shipbuilding and shipbreaking.
296-880-30050Longshore, stevedore, and waterfront related operations.
296-880-30055Ski area facilities and operations.
296-880-400Fall protection system specifications.
296-880-40005Guardrail systems.
296-880-40010Ramps, runways, and inclined walkway requirements.
296-880-40015Cover requirementsHoles and openings.
296-880-40020Personal fall arrest system requirements.
296-880-40025Personal fall restraint system requirements.
296-880-40030Positioning device system requirements.
296-880-40035Self-rescue device requirements.
296-880-40040Warning line system requirements.
296-880-40045Safety monitor system requirements.
296-880-40050Safety watch system requirements.
296-880-40055Safety net system requirements.
296-880-40060Catch platform requirements.
296-880-40065Canopy requirements.
296-880-40070Roof bracket requirements.
296-880-40075Crawling board and chicken ladder requirements.
296-880-40080Roof edge materials handling and material storage requirements.
NONMANDATORY APPENDICES
296-880-500Appendix ADetermining roof widthsNonmandatory guidelines.
296-880-505Appendix BCalculating fall clearance distanceNonmandatory guidelines.
296-880-510Appendix CTest methods and additional guidelines for personal fall arrest systemsNonmandatory guidelines.