WAC 296-155-55100. Inspections on cranes and personnel platforms

(1) A qualified person must inspect personnel platforms before use and at each new job site to make sure the requirements of WAC 296-155-548 through 296-155-55305 are met. (2) A qualified person must inspect all items in Table 9 at least once each shift, before use. (3) The employer must correct any hazardous conditions before using the platform. (4) As applicable, perform a frequent inspection on the crane/equipment in accordance with WAC 296-155-53405 . (5) The employer must make and keep dated inspection records for the crane and the personnel platform on file for the duration of the personnel lift operation. Table 9 Inspection Checklist for Personnel Lifting Platforms Items to check How Often Markings (all information legible) • Platform • Suspension system Structure • Load supporting welds/bolts • Load supporting members • Barrier from toe board to intermediate rail Once each shift, before use. • Hand rail • Fall protection device anchorage points • Gate locking mechanisms • Platform flooring • Suspension attachment points Attachment mechanisms • Pins/ears/bolt-ups/eyes • Wire rope/chain/rigid leg • Master links Special purpose items (overhead protection, flotation, platform controls) Items to check How Often Markings (all information legible) • Platform • Suspension system Structure • Load supporting welds/bolts • Load supporting members • Barrier from toe board to intermediate rail Once each shift, before use. • Hand rail • Fall protection device anchorage points • Gate locking mechanisms • Platform flooring • Suspension attachment points Attachment mechanisms • Pins/ears/bolt-ups/eyes • Wire rope/chain/rigid leg • Master links Special purpose items (overhead protection, flotation, platform controls) (6) The employer must not use the platform until safety deficiencies identified during the inspection have been evaluated, corrected, and approved by a qualified person.