Scaffolds

Chapter 296-874, WAC

Effective Date: 10/06/07

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WAC 296-874-100

Scope

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This chapter applies to suspended and supported scaffolds, including their supporting structures and anchorage points.

Exemption

Exemption:

  • This chapter doesn't apply to:
    • – Manually propelled elevating work platforms
    • – Self-propelled elevating work platforms
    • – Boom-supported elevating work platforms
    • – Aerial lifts
    • – Crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms
    • – Personnel platforms supported by powered industrial trucks (PITs).

Reference:

  • Additional requirements for the following types of platforms are found in the General Safety and Health Standards, Chapter 296-24 WAC. Go to the following sections:
    • - For elevating work platforms and aerial lifts, go to Elevating Work Platforms, WAC 296-24-875
    • - For crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms, go to WAC 296-24-23533
    • - For personnel platforms supported by powered industrial trucks (PITs), go to WAC 296-863.

Definition

Definition:

  • A scaffold is a temporary elevated platform, including its supporting structure and anchorage points, used for supporting employees or materials.
  • A suspended scaffold is one or more platforms suspended from an overhead structure by ropes or other nonrigid means.
  • A supported scaffold is one or more platforms supported by rigid means such as outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, or frames.

 

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Scaffolds Illustrations

You can find illustrations of particular types of scaffolds in the Resources section of this chapter.