# WAC 296-56-60179: WAC 296-56-60179. Manlifts — Hand power

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_56_60179

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-56-60179
- **Heading:** WAC 296-56-60179. Manlifts — Hand power
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-56 / Section 296-56-60179

## Text

Summary
This section applies to the installation, design, and use of all one-man capacity, hand power counterweighted elevators subject to inspection under RCW 49.17.120 .
Employers responsibility: To protect workers from hazards associated with hand power manlifts in the workplace.
Employers must meet the requirements… in this section: Scope and application WAC 296-56-60180 Hoistway landings WAC 296-56-60183 Hoistway clearances WAC 296-56-60185 Habitable space under hoistways WAC 296-56-60187 Hoistway guide rails WAC 296-56-60189 Buffer springs and overtravel of car WAC 296-56-60191 Car specifications WAC 296-56-60193 Counterweights WAC 296-56-60195 Sheaves WAC 296-56-60197 Hoisting ropes WAC 296-56-60199 Operating rope WAC 296-56-60201 Lighting WAC 296-56-60203 Overhead supports WAC 296-56-60205 General requirements WAC 296-56-60207
Employers must meet the requirements…
in this section:
Scope and application
WAC 296-56-60180
Hoistway landings
WAC 296-56-60183
Hoistway clearances
WAC 296-56-60185
Habitable space under hoistways
WAC 296-56-60187
Hoistway guide rails
WAC 296-56-60189
Buffer springs and overtravel of car
WAC 296-56-60191
Car specifications
WAC 296-56-60193
Counterweights
WAC 296-56-60195
Sheaves
WAC 296-56-60197
Hoisting ropes
WAC 296-56-60199
Operating rope
WAC 296-56-60201
Lighting
WAC 296-56-60203
Overhead supports
WAC 296-56-60205
General requirements
WAC 296-56-60207

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