Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-450
Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024
Summary.
Employer responsibility:
Safeguard employees working with dip tanks.
| The employer must meet the requirements... | in this section: |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
| Construct safe dip tanks. | WAC 296-307-45005 |
| VENTILATION | |
| Provide proper ventilation for the vapor area. | WAC 296-307-45010 |
| The employer must take additional precautions if the ventilation system recirculates exhaust air into the workplace. | WAC 296-307-45015 |
| The employer must take additional precautions when using an exhaust hood. | WAC 296-307-45020 |
| INSPECTION | |
| Periodically inspect dip tanks and associated equipment and correct any deficiencies. | WAC 296-307-45025 |
| FIRST AID | |
| Make sure employees working near dip tanks know appropriate first-aid procedures. | WAC 296-307-45030 |
| CLEANING | |
| Prepare dip tanks before cleaning. | WAC 296-307-45035 |
| WELDING | |
| Protect employees during welding, burning or other work using open flames. | WAC 296-307-45045 |
| LIQUIDS HARMFUL TO SKIN | |
| Provide additional protection for employees working near dip tanks that use liquid that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm the skin. | WAC 296-307-45050 |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-450
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-10-068, § 296-307-450, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03; 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-450, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-450, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.