WAC 296-876-40050   Self-supporting ladders.  

     You must:

     • Make sure self-supporting ladders are not used as single ladders or in the partially closed position.

     • Make sure stepladders are fully opened with the spreaders locked.

     • Make sure not to climb on the rear braces of a self-supporting ladder unless they are designed and recommended for that purpose by the manufacturer.

     • Prohibit standing or stepping on the:

     – Top cap and top step of a step or trestle ladder.

     – Bucket or pail shelf of a self-supporting ladder.

Exemption:

The restriction against using the top step is not applicable if it is eighteen inches or more below the top cap.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-20-068, § 296-876-40050, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.]