Wash. Admin. Code § 296-874-30006

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

Section 296-874-30006 - Make sure counterweights are safe and used properly

(1) You must make sure counterweights:

(a) Are made of material that cannot flow; and

(b) Have been specifically designed to be used as counterweights.

Note:	The following cannot be used as counterweights:
	1. Sand, gravel and similar materials that can be easily dislocated;
	2. Construction material such as masonry units and roofing felt.

(2) You must secure counterweights to outrigger beams by mechanical means to prevent them from being accidentally detached.

(3) You must leave counterweights attached to the outrigger beams until after the scaffold has been disassembled.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-874-30006

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, § 296-874-30006, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.