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Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department ofChapter 296-307 - Safety standards for agricultureSPECIALIZED OPERATIONSPart U-3 - Other Hazardous MaterialsDipping and Coating Operations (Dip Tanks)
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Section 296-307-45035 - Prepare dip tanks before cleaning

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45035

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-307-45035 - Prepare dip tanks before cleaning
(1) The employer must drain the contents of the tank and open any cleanout doors.
(2) The employer must ventilate the tank to clear any accumulated hazardous vapors.

Reference: There may be requirements that apply before an employee enters a dip tank. See Confined spaces, WAC 296-307-642 and safety procedures, WAC 296-307-320.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45035

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-45035, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05; WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-45035, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.