Section 296-880-40050 - Safety watch system requirementsSafety watch systems and their use must conform to the following provisions:
(1) When one employee is conducting work, other than construction work, on a low pitch roof, not within six feet of the roof edge and when the work is both infrequent and temporary, employers are allowed to use a safety watch system.(2) The employer must ensure the safety watch system meets the following requirements:(a) There can only be two people on the roof while the safety watch system is being used: One employee acting as the safety watch and one employee engaged in the work activity;(b) The employee performing the work must comply promptly with fall hazard warnings from the safety watch;(c) Mechanical equipment is not used; and(d) The safety watch system is not used when weather conditions create additional hazards.(3) The employer must ensure the employee acting as the safety watch meets all of the following:(a) Is a competent person as defined in WAC 296-880-095;(b) Is trained in the requirements of this section;(c) Has full control over the work as it relates to fall protection;(d) Has a clear, unobstructed view of the worker;(e) Is able to maintain normal voice communication; and(f) Performs no other duties while acting as the safety watch.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-880-40050
Adopted by WSR 20-12-091, Filed 6/2/2020, effective 10/1/2020Amended by WSR 22-19-082, Filed 9/20/2022, effective 11/1/2022