Section 296-870-50010 - Fall protection(1) You must make sure the fall protection system of both Type F and Type T powered platforms meet the requirements of chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection.(2) You must make sure working platforms have permanent guardrails that meet all of the following requirements:(a) Guardrails on the building side (front) of the platform have a top rail that is not less than thirty-nine inches and not more than forty-five inches high.(b) Guardrails on the other three sides have a top rail that is not less than forty-five inches high.(c) Top rails are able to withstand a force of at least two hundred pounds.(d) Guardrails have a midrail around the entire platform between the top rail and the toeboard. | Reference: | Ramps and walkways that are four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level need to have a guardrail system. These requirements are found in chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-870-50010
Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015Amended by WSR 17-01-119, Filed 12/20/2016, effective 1/20/2017Amended by WSR 20-12-091, Filed 6/2/2020, effective 10/1/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 47.17.060. 06-19-075, § 296-870-50010, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.