Employer responsibility:
To make sure respirators are maintained so they will function properly and not create health hazards such as skin irritation.
The employer must meet the requirements... | in this section: |
Maintain respirators in a clean and reliable condition. | WAC 296-307-61005 |
Store respirators properly. | WAC 296-307-61010 |
Inspect and repair respirators. | WAC 296-307-61015 |
This section applies to employees who voluntarily use respirators only when maintenance is necessary to prevent the respirator from creating a hazard. See WAC 296-307-598 for voluntary use requirements.
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-610
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-166, § 296-307-610, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.