Subject of Possible Rule Making: Scaffolds in general industry, chapters 296-24 and 296-155 WAC.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.040.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: OSHA adopted amendments as published in Federal Register Volume 61, Number 170, dated August 30, 1996, and Federal Register Volume 61, Number 228, dated November 25, 1996. WISHA adopted essentially the same amendments on February 13, 1998, in chapter 296-155 WAC. These amendments are being proposed to replace existing requirements on scaffold use located in chapter 296-24 WAC to be consistent with current state requirements. These amendments will establish additional compliance requirements.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: No other state or federal agencies (other than OSHA) are known that regulate this subject.

Process for Developing New Rule: Parties interested in the formulation of these rules for proposal may contact the individual listed below. The public may also participate by commenting after amendments are proposed by providing written comments or giving oral testimony during the public hearing process.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Cindy Ireland, Safety and Health Specialist, phone (360) 902-5522, fax (360) 902-5529, Department of Labor and Industries, WISHA Services Division, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620.

April 5, 1999

Gary Moore

Director

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