WAC 296-878-13010. Inspect window-cleaning equipment before use

(1) You must store your window-cleaning equipment in a way that: (a) Is easy to get to, inspect, and safely take out for use; (b) Provides protection from moisture, sunlight, or corrosion. (2) You must make sure a competent person inspects these items before each use: (a) Window-cleaners' belts; (b) Boatswains' chairs; (c) All components of rope descent systems; (d) Suspension devices; (e) Certified roof anchorages; (f) Primary support ropes or lines; (g) The descent device; (h) Carabiners or shackles; (i) A seatboard or boatswain's chair; (j) Wear points on rope descent system components exposed to constant friction. (3) You must make sure you do not use any piece of window-cleaning equipment with defects. (a) Prohibit makeshift repairs to any piece of window-cleaning equipment; (b) Label any piece of window-cleaning equipment that is defective "dangerous, do not use." (4) You must secure any padding or softeners so they do not come loose from: (a) The surface of the building; (b) The rope if not attached to the building.