Wash. Admin. Code § 296-874-20024

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-874-20024 - Make sure stairway-type ladders meet these requirements

(1) You must make sure stairway-type ladders meet all of the following:

(a) Position the bottom step not more than twenty-four inches (61 cm) above the scaffold supporting level;

(b) Have rest platforms not more than twelve feet (3.7 m) apart vertically;

(c) Have slip-resistant surfaces on treads and landings;

(d) Have steps that:

(i) Are at least sixteen inches (41 cm) wide; and

(ii) Line up vertically between rest platforms.

(2) You must make sure mobile ladder stands have steps that are at least eleven and one-half inches (30 cm) wide.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-874-20024

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-054, § 296-874-20024, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.