WAC 296-78-71009   Stairways and ladders.  (1) Stairways shall be used in preference over ladders wherever possible. Stairways or ladders, whichever is used, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of WAC 296-24-75009 through 296-24-81013, WAC 296-800-250 and chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed.

     (2) Doors shall not open directly on a flight of stairs.

     (3) Permanent ladders shall be fastened securely at both top and bottom.

     (4) Portable ladders shall not be used upon footing other than suitable type.

     (5) Hooks or other means of securing portable ladders when in use, shall be provided.

     (6) Portable ladders shall not be used for oiling machinery which is in motion.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-16-020, § 296-78-71009, filed 7/24/06, effective 12/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].040 , and [49.17].050. 01-11-038, § 296-78-71009, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-71009, filed 8/27/81.]