WAC 296-878-15005. Select and use appropriate equipment

(1) You must make sure that all equipment provided to workers for window-cleaning operations is engineered, designed, and intended for use in commercial applications. Note: Equipment that is designed or labeled for recreational use or rescue use only is prohibited for use in window-cleaning operations. (2) You must make sure that the window-cleaning equipment is not altered unless it is specifically approved in writing by the original manufacturer or a registered professional engineer. (3) You must provide manufacturer's instructions to employees for all window-cleaning equipment they will use. Reference: Use Table 1 for other window-cleaning equipment requirements. Table 1 Other Window-Cleaning Equipment If you use: Then follow all requirements in: Portable ladders Chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed Supported scaffolds Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Suspension ropes and lifelines Powered and manual hoists Suspended scaffold equipment Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Single and multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Powered platforms Chapter 296-24 WAC, PART J-3, Powered platforms If you use: Then follow all requirements in: Portable ladders Chapter 296-876 WAC, Ladders, portable and fixed Supported scaffolds Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Suspension ropes and lifelines Powered and manual hoists Suspended scaffold equipment Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Single and multipoint adjustable suspension scaffolds Chapter 296-24 WAC, Scaffolds Powered platforms Chapter 296-24 WAC, PART J-3, Powered platforms