Ladders, Portable
and Fixed
Chapter 296-876, WAC
|
Effective
Date: 12/01/06 |
Contents
Helpful
Tools
Index
Download
Your Responsibility
To use fixed ladders safely
WAC
296-876-80005
Design load
You must
- Make sure not to overload ladders. Do not
exceed either the:
- - Maximum intended load
or
- - Manufacturer's rated capacity.
| 
|
Definition:
- The maximum
intended load is the total load of all persons, equipment,
tools, materials, transmitted loads, and other loads reasonably
anticipated to be applied to a ladder or ladder component
at any one time.
|
WAC 296-876-80010
Climbing and descending
You must
- Have both hands free
to hold on to the ladder.
- Face the ladder when climbing or descending.
- Keep ladders free of oil, grease, or other
slippery materials.
|
For
printing