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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

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-870-30015, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 47.17.060. WSR 06-19-075, § 296-870-30015, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.]