Wash. Admin. Code § 296-870-20025

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 296-870-20025 - Wind and adverse weather

(1) You must prohibit using powered platforms in:

(a) Winds exceeding twenty-five miles per hour (40.2 km/hr); or

(b) Any other severe adverse weather conditions.

EXEMPTION:

Employees may use the platform during severe adverse weather conditions only to move it from an operating to a storage position.

(2) You must have an anemometer mounted on the platform of an exterior installation to provide on-site wind velocities before and during use of the platform.

Note:	1. Determine wind speed using the best available information, including on-site anemometer readings and local weather forecasts.
	2. The anemometer may be a portable or hand held unit which is temporarily mounted during platform use.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-870-20025

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, 47.17.060. 06-19-075, § 296-870-20025, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.