Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-606

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-307-606 - Fit testing

Employer responsibility:

To make sure negative and positive-pressure tight-fitting respirators can provide an adequate fit and acceptable level of comfort to employees.

Exemption:

This section does NOT apply to any respirators that are: 1. Voluntarily used. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements. 2. Mouthpiece respirators.

1. Fit testing is an activity where the seal of a respirator is tested to determine if it is adequate.

2. This section covers general requirements for fit testing. Fit-testing procedures are covered in WAC 296-307-62010 of this part.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-606

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. 05-01-166, § 296-307-606, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.