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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)
Welding
Section 296-307-45045 - Protect employees during welding, burning, or other work using open flames

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45045

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Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-307-45045 - Protect employees during welding, burning, or other work using open flames

The employer must make sure the dip tank and the area around it are thoroughly cleaned of solvents and vapors before performing work involving:

(1) Welding;
(2) Burning;

OR

(3) Open flames.

Reference: There are additional requirements for this type of work. See Welding, cutting and brazing, WAC 296-307-475, and Respirators, chapter 296-307 WAC, Part Y-5.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45045

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, § 296-307-45045, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05; WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-45045, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.