WAC 296-870-30015. Before use inspections and tests

You must complete the inspections and tests contained in Table 1, Before Use Inspections and Tests, before allowing persons to use the platform. Table 1 Before Use Inspections and Tests What: When: Inspection and test requirements: Working platforms and their components • Before every use Inspect for visible defects and • After each occurrence which might affect the platform's structural integrity Suspension wire ropes • Before every use Visible inspection by a competent person for defects and gross damage and • After each occurrence which might affect the wire rope's integrity Governors and secondary brakes Before use each day Test before use. If testing is not feasible, visually inspect the brake to make sure it is free to operate Hoists Each day before lowering personnel below the top elevation of the building Test in the lifting direction with the intended load to make sure it has sufficient capacity to raise personnel back to the boarding level What: When: Inspection and test requirements: Working platforms and their components • Before every use Inspect for visible defects and • After each occurrence which might affect the platform's structural integrity Suspension wire ropes • Before every use Visible inspection by a competent person for defects and gross damage and • After each occurrence which might affect the wire rope's integrity Governors and secondary brakes Before use each day Test before use. If testing is not feasible, visually inspect the brake to make sure it is free to operate Hoists Each day before lowering personnel below the top elevation of the building Test in the lifting direction with the intended load to make sure it has sufficient capacity to raise personnel back to the boarding level